Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Infinix Note 12 VIP
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Infinix Note 12 VIP (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 493,222); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Infinix Note 12 VIP
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 199g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Infinix Note 12 VIP better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Infinix Note 12 VIP, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (100/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Infinix Note 12 VIP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.5×76.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Note 12 VIP
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 108MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Note 12 VIP
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Infinix Note 12 VIP
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Infinix Note 12 VIP, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Infinix Note 12 VIP by 798.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (97/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (77/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (100/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Infinix Note 12 VIP?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Infinix Note 12 VIP?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Infinix Note 12 VIP — 52/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Infinix Note 12 VIP?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Infinix Note 12 VIP?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.