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 729,766); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 187g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi Note 12 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 729766
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 187g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 56/100)
- Overall rating 54/100
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 (96/100 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 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. 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 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (100/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi Note 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 102 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 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, MagicOS 10 | — | |
| 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 | 187 g | |
| Price | — | $300 |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
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 507.1% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (96/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
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 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (100/100 vs 56/100).
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 (96/100 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. The Redmi Note 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.