Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 67/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5160); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,540,240); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1540240
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1967
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5401
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Lighter: 155g vs 201g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity), the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 22 points higher (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (97/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (100/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1540240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1967 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 5401 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) by 187.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (97/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (100/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) by 22 points (89/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a better fit for active users.