Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme 12x (India)
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme 12x (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 513,809); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 12x (India) doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme 12x (India)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 188g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Realme 12x (India) better?
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme 12x (India), the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (100/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme 12x (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1900 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 165.6×76.1×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 12x (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12x (India)
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 12x (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Realme 12x (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Realme 12x (India) by 762.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (77/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (100/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme 12x (India)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme 12x (India)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Realme 12x (India) — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme 12x (India)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme 12x (India)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme 12x (India)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.