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 — 84/100 vs 30/100 (a 54-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).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Infinix Note 12 VIP
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 199g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 49/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Infinix Note 12 VIP, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 54 points higher (84/100 vs 30/100). 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 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (84/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Infinix Note 12 VIP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1895 | |
| 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, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.5×76.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Note 12 VIP
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 108MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Infinix Note 12 VIP
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
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.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (84/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (67/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (100/100 vs 51/100).
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 Note 12 VIP?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP by 54 points (84/100 vs 30/100).
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 84/100, the Infinix Note 12 VIP — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Infinix Note 12 VIP?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Infinix Note 12 VIP?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
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. The Infinix Note 12 VIP is a better fit for everyday use.