Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 783,606); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 173g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Xiaomi 12 Lite
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Lighter: 155g vs 173g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (77/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (100/100 vs 82/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Xiaomi 12 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 159.3×73.7×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | $370 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Xiaomi 12 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Xiaomi 12 Lite by 465.4% 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 Xiaomi 12 Lite (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (87/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (77/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (100/100 vs 82/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.