Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi Note 12 4G
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 12 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 31/100 (a 53-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 467,392); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 183g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi Note 12 4G
- 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
- Lighter: 155g vs 183g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi Note 12 4G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 53 points higher (84/100 vs 31/100). 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 29/100). 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 Redmi Note 12 4G (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 183 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi Note 12 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi Note 12 4G by 847.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (84/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (67/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (100/100 vs 71/100).
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 Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G by 53 points (84/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi Note 12 4G — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Redmi Note 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use.