Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 83/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 4,430,255); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Lighter: 155g vs 223g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 4430255
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 10402
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 6 points higher (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (97/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (100/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Honor Magic8 Pro Air by 14.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (97/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (100/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air edges out the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.