Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Redmi Note 12 Explorer
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4300); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 729,766); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.0mm).
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 729766
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4300 mAh
- Lighter: 201g vs 207g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 44/100)
- Faster charging: 210W vs 80W
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (92/100 vs 52/100). 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 Explorer (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (60/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 729766 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 210W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Redmi Note 12 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 327.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (92/100 vs 52/100).
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 Explorer (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (86/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (60/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.