Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Infinix Note 12i 2022
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 348,562); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12i 2022 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Infinix Note 12i 2022
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 188g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Infinix Note 12i 2022 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Infinix Note 12i 2022, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (100/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Infinix Note 12i 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 10.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.5×76.7×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Note 12i 2022
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Note 12i 2022
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Infinix Note 12i 2022
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Infinix Note 12i 2022, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Infinix Note 12i 2022 by 1171.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (97/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (77/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (100/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Infinix Note 12i 2022?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Infinix Note 12i 2022?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Infinix Note 12i 2022 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Infinix Note 12i 2022?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Infinix Note 12i 2022?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Infinix Note 12i 2022?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.