Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (2022) runs on the Unisoc T610. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 17/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 209g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 209g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 38/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 17/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 67 points higher (84/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T610 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11, XOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 171.0×78.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 209 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (84/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (67/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (100/100 vs 38/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC by 67 points (84/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is a better fit for everyday use.