Honor 200 Smart vs Redmi Note 12R
The Honor 200 Smart (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Redmi Note 12R (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12R leads — 43/100 vs 40/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 200 Smart has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Note 12R has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 200 Smart doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 200 Smart
Redmi Note 12R
What makes Honor 200 Smart better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 35W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (65/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12R better?
- Better camera (30/100 vs 7/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 200 Smart vs the Redmi Note 12R, the Redmi Note 12R scores 3 points higher (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12R leads (30/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 200 Smart is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12R notably outperforms the Honor 200 Smart (30/100 vs 7/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 200 Smart is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 200 Smart is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 200 Smart | Redmi Note 12R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 18W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 55 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.1 mm | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 200 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 12R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor 200 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 200 Smart
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12R
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 200 Smart and Redmi Note 12R, 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 — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 200 Smart is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12R notably outperforms the Honor 200 Smart (30/100 vs 7/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 200 Smart is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 200 Smart is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 200 Smart or the Redmi Note 12R?
The Redmi Note 12R edges out the Honor 200 Smart by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 200 Smart and the Redmi Note 12R?
The Honor 200 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Redmi Note 12R — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 200 Smart or the Redmi Note 12R?
The Redmi Note 12R leads on camera score (30/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Honor 200 Smart over the Redmi Note 12R?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Redmi Note 12R (30/100 vs 7/100).