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 81/100 (a 8-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
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 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 8 points higher (89/100 vs 81/100). 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 (88/100 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 is a bit better (88/100 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 | 80W | |
| 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: 80W
- 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 is a bit better (88/100 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 8 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 — 81/100.
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.