Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Xiaomi 12T
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 12T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,111,150); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 202g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Xiaomi 12T
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1111150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 978
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3950
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 202g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12T better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Xiaomi 12T, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 12T are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (87/100 vs 53/100). 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 Xiaomi 12T (100/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Xiaomi 12T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1111150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 978 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3950 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 115 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | — | $380 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12T
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12T
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12T
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Xiaomi 12T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Xiaomi 12T by 298.7% 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (97/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 12T are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (87/100 vs 53/100).
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 Xiaomi 12T (100/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 12T?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 12T — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Xiaomi 12T?
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 12T is a better fit for active users.