Honor 600e vs Redmi Note 12S
The Honor 600e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96; estimated prices are $550 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600e leads — 37/100 vs 31/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600e has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 5000).
Honor 600e
Redmi Note 12S
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 176g vs 180g
- Cheaper: $220 vs $550
- Better camera (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 75/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 72/100)
Comparing the Honor 600e vs the Redmi Note 12S, the Honor 600e scores 6 points higher (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e leads (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S leads (95/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S and the Honor 600e are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Honor 600e (95/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Honor 600e | Redmi Note 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 176 g | |
| Price | $550 | $220 |
Honor 600e
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 600e
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 600e
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $330. Redmi Note 12S is cheaper by $330.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S and the Honor 600e are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (54/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Honor 600e (95/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600e or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor 600e edges out the Redmi Note 12S by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 600e and the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor 600e has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Redmi Note 12S — 31/100.
Should you choose the Honor 600e over the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor 600e is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 12S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.