Honor Magic8 vs Infinix Hot 12 Play
Comparing the Honor Magic8 (2025) and the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 40/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Infinix Hot 12 Play
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Infinix Hot 12 Play better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Infinix Hot 12 Play, the Honor Magic8 scores 48 points higher (88/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Infinix Hot 12 Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| 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 12, XOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Hot 12 Play
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display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Infinix Hot 12 Play?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play by 48 points (88/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Infinix Hot 12 Play?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Infinix Hot 12 Play — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Infinix Hot 12 Play?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Infinix Hot 12 Play?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life.