Honor Magic9 vs Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 49/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 554,590); the Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 209g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G, the Honor Magic9 scores 43 points higher (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (66/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 164.4×76.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G by 673.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G (100/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G (86/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (66/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G by 43 points (92/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.