Honor Magic8 vs Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (2022) runs on the Unisoc T610. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 17/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.
Honor Magic8
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 38/100)
- Better value for money (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 17/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC, the Honor Magic8 scores 69 points higher (86/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T610 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, XOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 171.0×78.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 209 g | |
| Price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (93/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (84/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (82/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC by 69 points (86/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is a better fit for everyday use.