Honor X8a vs Infinix Note 12 G88
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Infinix Note 12 G88 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Note 12 G88 leads — 42/100 vs 39/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Note 12 G88 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
Infinix Note 12 G88
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 184g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Infinix Note 12 G88 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 5W
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Infinix Note 12 G88, the Infinix Note 12 G88 scores 3 points higher (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 12 G88 leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 12 G88 notably outperforms the Honor X8a (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 12 G88 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | Infinix Note 12 G88 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 11, XOS 10.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 164.4×76.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Infinix Note 12 G88
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Note 12 G88
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Note 12 G88
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8a and Infinix Note 12 G88, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 12 G88 notably outperforms the Honor X8a (81/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 12 G88 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Infinix Note 12 G88?
The Infinix Note 12 G88 edges out the Honor X8a by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Infinix Note 12 G88?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Infinix Note 12 G88 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Infinix Note 12 G88?
The Honor X8a leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the Infinix Note 12 G88?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Infinix Note 12 G88 (81/100 vs 54/100).