Honor Magic9 Super vs Infinix Hot 12 Play
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super (2026) and the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 40/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't; the Infinix Hot 12 Play is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Infinix Hot 12 Play
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Infinix Hot 12 Play better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Infinix Hot 12 Play, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 47 points higher (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (59/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Infinix Hot 12 Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, XOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (59/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Infinix Hot 12 Play?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play by 47 points (87/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Infinix Hot 12 Play?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Infinix Hot 12 Play — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Infinix Hot 12 Play?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Infinix Hot 12 Play?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life.