Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi Note 12 Turbo
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,333,299); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 181g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1333299
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Lighter: 155g vs 181g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- 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 71/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Turbo better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 68/100). 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 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (97/100 vs 68/100). 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 Turbo (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (100/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1333299 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1654 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4217 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.1×75.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 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 Turbo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi Note 12 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 232.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (97/100 vs 68/100).
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 Turbo (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (77/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (100/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
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 Turbo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
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 Turbo is a better fit for active users.