Honor 400 Smart 4G vs Redmi Note 12 4G
The Honor 400 Smart 4G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Redmi Note 12 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12 4G leads — 44/100 vs 43/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 400 Smart 4G has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 12 4G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 400 Smart 4G
Redmi Note 12 4G
What makes Honor 400 Smart 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 35W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (39/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 4G better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 208g
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 400 Smart 4G vs the Redmi Note 12 4G, the Redmi Note 12 4G scores 1 points higher (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 400 Smart 4G leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G notably outperforms the Honor 400 Smart 4G (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 400 Smart 4G is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 400 Smart 4G is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G notably outperforms the Honor 400 Smart 4G (70/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 400 Smart 4G | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Magic OS 9 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 400 Smart 4G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor 400 Smart 4G
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 400 Smart 4G
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 400 Smart 4G and Redmi Note 12 4G, 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 — 34/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G notably outperforms the Honor 400 Smart 4G (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 400 Smart 4G is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 400 Smart 4G is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G notably outperforms the Honor 400 Smart 4G (70/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 400 Smart 4G or the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Redmi Note 12 4G edges out the Honor 400 Smart 4G by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 400 Smart 4G and the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Honor 400 Smart 4G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi Note 12 4G — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 400 Smart 4G or the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Honor 400 Smart 4G leads on camera score (39/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor 400 Smart 4G over the Redmi Note 12 4G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Redmi Note 12 4G (79/100 vs 55/100).