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 — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 209g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (100/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T610 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | Android 11, XOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 171.0×78.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (100/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
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 89/100, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC — 39/100.
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 (87/100 vs 10/100).
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, those who care about battery life. The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is a better fit for those who care about battery life.