Honor Magic8 vs Infinix Note 12 VIP
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Infinix Note 12 VIP (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 493,222).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Infinix Note 12 VIP
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Infinix Note 12 VIP better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Infinix Note 12 VIP, the Honor Magic8 scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 VIP and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Infinix Note 12 VIP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.5×76.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Note 12 VIP
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 108MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Note 12 VIP
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Infinix Note 12 VIP
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Infinix Note 12 VIP, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Infinix Note 12 VIP by 718.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Infinix Note 12 VIP
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (85/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 VIP and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Infinix Note 12 VIP?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Infinix Note 12 VIP?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Infinix Note 12 VIP — 52/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Infinix Note 12 VIP?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Infinix Note 12 VIP?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.