Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs OnePlus 12
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the OnePlus 12 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 80/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5400); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 2,401,788); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
OnePlus 12
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2401788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 7100
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5400 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 220g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 35/100)
What makes OnePlus 12 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the OnePlus 12, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 9 points higher (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 12 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the OnePlus 12 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12 (100/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 2401788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 7100 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / OxygenOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.3×75.8×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus 12
- 5400 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:10 hrs, total 28:16 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and OnePlus 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads OnePlus 12 by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 12 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the OnePlus 12 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12 (100/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the OnePlus 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air edges out the OnePlus 12 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the OnePlus 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the OnePlus 12 — 80/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the OnePlus 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the OnePlus 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.