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 — 89/100 vs 40/100 (a 49-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Infinix Hot 12 Play
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 195g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Infinix Hot 12 Play 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, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 49 points higher (89/100 vs 40/100). 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 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play 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 (100/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Infinix Hot 12 Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 12, XOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 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
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 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 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play 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 (100/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).
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 89/100, the Infinix Hot 12 Play — 40/100.
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 (87/100 vs 10/100).
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, those who care about battery life. The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life.