Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme 12 Lite
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme 12 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 26/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 467,392); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 185g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme 12 Lite
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 185g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 26/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme 12 Lite, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 58 points higher (84/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme 12 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| 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 | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 14, Realme UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 12 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Realme 12 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Realme 12 Lite by 847.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (84/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (67/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (100/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme 12 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite by 58 points (84/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme 12 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Realme 12 Lite — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme 12 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme 12 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme 12 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Realme 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.