Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Oppo Reno12 (China)
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 66/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 179g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Oppo Reno12 (China)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 179g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Oppo Reno12 (China) better?
- Overall rating 66/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Oppo Reno12 (China), the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 23 points higher (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (100/100 vs 79/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Oppo Reno12 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 8250 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, ColorOS 14.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (77/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (100/100 vs 79/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Oppo Reno12 (China) — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.