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 — 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 476,175); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 183g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi Note 12 4G
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 155g vs 183g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 4G better?
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi Note 12 4G, 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 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (97/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (100/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 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 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 830.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (97/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (77/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (100/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
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 89/100, the Redmi Note 12 4G — 44/100.
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 (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 34/100).
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, those who care about battery life.