Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi Note 12 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 12 Pro (2023) 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 5000); 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 187g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi Note 12 Pro
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 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Lighter: 155g vs 187g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Pro better?
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi Note 12 Pro, 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 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (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 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (100/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi Note 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 102 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 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 | 187 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Pro
- 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 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi Note 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi Note 12 Pro by 505.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (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 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (77/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (100/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 12 Pro — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 12 Pro?
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 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.