Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi 12
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-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 365,001); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi 12
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 198g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Redmi 12 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi 12, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 29/100). 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 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (100/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| 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 / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | $150 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi 12 by 1113.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (97/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (85/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (100/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi 12?
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 Redmi 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.