Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi Note 12 Explorer
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 35/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 729,766); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 207g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 729766
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4300 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 207g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 44/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Faster charging: 210W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 35/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 49 points higher (84/100 vs 35/100). 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 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (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 Explorer (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 729766 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 210W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi Note 12 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 507.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (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 Explorer (84/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (67/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (100/100 vs 41/100).
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 Explorer?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 49 points (84/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
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 Explorer?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.