Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo iQOO 12
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 79/100 (a 10-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 2,333,285); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo iQOO 12
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2333285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 212g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo iQOO 12, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 10 points higher (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (100/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo iQOO 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 2333285 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.2×75.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | — | $550 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo iQOO 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo iQOO 12 by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (100/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 12 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.