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 — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-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 731,937); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 731937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4300 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 207g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Explorer better?
- Faster charging: 210W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (97/100 vs 52/100). 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 Explorer (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (100/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 731937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 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 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 505.3% 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 Explorer (97/100 vs 52/100).
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 Explorer (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (77/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (100/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
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 89/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 54/100.
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 (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 52/100).
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, those who care about battery life.