Honor Magic8 vs Infinix Note 12 G88
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Infinix Note 12 G88 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 42/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 365,001); the Infinix Note 12 G88 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Infinix Note 12 G88
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Infinix Note 12 G88 better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 205g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Infinix Note 12 G88, the Honor Magic8 scores 46 points higher (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Infinix Note 12 G88 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G88 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Infinix Note 12 G88 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, XOS 10.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.4×76.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Note 12 G88
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Note 12 G88
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Infinix Note 12 G88
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Infinix Note 12 G88, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Infinix Note 12 G88 by 1006.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Note 12 G88
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (98/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Infinix Note 12 G88 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G88 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Infinix Note 12 G88?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 by 46 points (88/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Infinix Note 12 G88?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Infinix Note 12 G88 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Infinix Note 12 G88?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Infinix Note 12 G88?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Infinix Note 12 G88?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.