Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Infinix Note 12 VIP
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Infinix Note 12 VIP (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 52/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 493,222).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Infinix Note 12 VIP
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Infinix Note 12 VIP better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Infinix Note 12 VIP, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (94/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Infinix Note 12 VIP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.5×76.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Note 12 VIP
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 108MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Note 12 VIP
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Infinix Note 12 VIP
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Infinix Note 12 VIP, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Infinix Note 12 VIP by 1020.0% 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 VIP (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (94/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Infinix Note 12 VIP?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP by 44 points (96/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Infinix Note 12 VIP?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Infinix Note 12 VIP — 52/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Infinix Note 12 VIP?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Infinix Note 12 VIP?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.