Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4600); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,349,808); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Xiaomi 12 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1349808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 204g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (87/100 vs 64/100). 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 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1349808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 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 | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 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
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 228.2% 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 (97/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (87/100 vs 64/100).
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 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
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 is a better fit for active users.