Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Redmi Note 12 (China)
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 46/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 521,686); the Honor 500 Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 12 (China) doesn't.
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2048
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 201g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Redmi Note 12 (China), the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 38 points higher (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Redmi Note 12 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 521686 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 852 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2048 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Redmi Note 12 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Redmi Note 12 (China) by 497.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (92/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (86/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) by 38 points (84/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi Note 12 (China) — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.