Honor Magic9 Super vs Infinix Note 12 G88
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Infinix Note 12 G88 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 42/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 365,001); the Infinix Note 12 G88 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Infinix Note 12 G88
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Infinix Note 12 G88 better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 227g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Infinix Note 12 G88, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 45 points higher (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Infinix Note 12 G88 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G88 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (70/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Infinix Note 12 G88 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, XOS 10.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 164.4×76.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Note 12 G88
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Note 12 G88
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Infinix Note 12 G88
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Infinix Note 12 G88, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Infinix Note 12 G88 by 1075.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (99/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Infinix Note 12 G88 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (91/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G88 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (70/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Infinix Note 12 G88?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 by 45 points (87/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Infinix Note 12 G88?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Infinix Note 12 G88 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Infinix Note 12 G88?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Infinix Note 12 G88?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Infinix Note 12 G88?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.