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 — 86/100 vs 18/100 (a 68-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.
Honor Magic8
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- 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 value for money (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Infinix Hot 12 Play, the Honor Magic8 scores 68 points higher (86/100 vs 18/100). 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 (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| 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 | 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 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 | |
| Price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
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
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (93/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (84/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (82/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
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?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play by 68 points (86/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Infinix Hot 12 Play?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Infinix Hot 12 Play — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Infinix Hot 12 Play?
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?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 0/100).
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. The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for everyday use.