Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Infinix Hot 12 Play
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) and the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 18/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 12 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 195g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 195g
- 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 56/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 18/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Infinix Hot 12 Play, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 66 points higher (84/100 vs 18/100). 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 (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Infinix Hot 12 Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1612 | |
| 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 12, XOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 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
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (84/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (67/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 56/100).
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?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play by 66 points (84/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Infinix Hot 12 Play?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Infinix Hot 12 Play — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Infinix Hot 12 Play?
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?
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?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for everyday use.