Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi Note 12T Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 12T Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 38/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5080); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,180,690); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 200g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi Note 12T Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1180690
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1230
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3297
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5080 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Lighter: 155g vs 200g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi Note 12T Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 46 points higher (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12T Pro (89/100 vs 9/100). 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 12T Pro (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12T Pro (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12T Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi Note 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1180690 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1230 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 3297 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5080 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.6×74.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12T Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12T Pro
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12T Pro
- 5080 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi Note 12T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi Note 12T Pro by 275.2% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12T Pro (89/100 vs 9/100).
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 12T Pro (84/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12T Pro (67/100 vs 50/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12T Pro (100/100 vs 50/100).
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 12T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12T Pro by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 12T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi Note 12T Pro — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 12T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 12T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi Note 12T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Redmi Note 12T Pro is a better fit for everyday use.