Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Infinix Note 12i
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Infinix Note 12i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 35/100 (a 61-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 348,562); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Infinix Note 12i
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Infinix Note 12i better?
- Overall rating 35/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Infinix Note 12i, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 61 points higher (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). 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 12i (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (94/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Infinix Note 12i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 170.7×77.4×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Note 12i
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Note 12i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Infinix Note 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Infinix Note 12i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Infinix Note 12i by 1484.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (94/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Infinix Note 12i?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i by 61 points (96/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Infinix Note 12i?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Infinix Note 12i — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Infinix Note 12i?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Infinix Note 12i?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Infinix Note 12i?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.