Honor Magic9 vs Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 50/100 (a 42-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 569,913); the Honor Magic9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G doesn't; the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 180Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 209g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G, the Honor Magic9 scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 42/100). 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 5G (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (67/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 569913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 684 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1900 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 180 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 | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 164.7×76.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 180 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G by 652.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (67/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G?
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 5G?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.