Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Infinix Note 12 5G
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Infinix Note 12 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 47/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 569,913); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Infinix Note 12 5G
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Infinix Note 12 5G better?
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Infinix Note 12 5G, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 5G (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Infinix Note 12 5G are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 5G (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 5G (94/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Infinix Note 12 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 569913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 684 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 1900 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.7×76.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Note 12 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Note 12 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Infinix Note 12 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Infinix Note 12 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Infinix Note 12 5G by 869.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 5G (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Infinix Note 12 5G are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 5G (100/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 5G (94/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Infinix Note 12 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 5G by 49 points (96/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Infinix Note 12 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Infinix Note 12 5G — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Infinix Note 12 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Infinix Note 12 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Infinix Note 12 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.