Honor Magic9 vs Infinix Hot 12 Play
Comparing the Honor Magic9 (2026) and the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 40/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Infinix Hot 12 Play
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Infinix Hot 12 Play better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 209g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Infinix Hot 12 Play, the Honor Magic9 scores 52 points higher (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Infinix Hot 12 Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, XOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 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 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Infinix Hot 12 Play?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play by 52 points (92/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Infinix Hot 12 Play?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Infinix Hot 12 Play — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Infinix Hot 12 Play?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Infinix Hot 12 Play?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life.