Honor 70 Pro vs Redmi Note 12S

The Honor 70 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8000, while the Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 Pro leads — 40/100 vs 31/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 12S has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 54 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi Note 12S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 192g).

The Honor 70 Pro edges out the Redmi Note 12S by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 44
Design 60
Value for money 55
Redmi Note 12S
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 41
Battery 39
Design 80
Value for money 95
What makes Honor 70 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (63/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12S better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 54MP
  • Lighter: 176g vs 192g

  • Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 Pro vs the Redmi Note 12S, the Honor 70 Pro scores 9 points higher (40/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro leads (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (95/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 70 Pro: The Honor 70 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 12S: The Redmi Note 12S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Pro Redmi Note 12S
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8000 MediaTek Helio G96
AnTuTu 493222
Geekbench Single 678
Geekbench Multi 1895
Display 6.8" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2652 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Main camera 54 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 13, MIUI 14
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 163.9×74.6×8.2 mm 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm
Weight 192 g 176 g
Price $220
Camera comparison
Honor 70 Pro
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
63
camera
Redmi Note 12S
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70 Pro
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2652
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 12S
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70 Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Redmi Note 12S
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70 Pro
Price unknown
Redmi Note 12S
$220
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (63/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (95/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 Pro or the Redmi Note 12S?

The Honor 70 Pro edges out the Redmi Note 12S by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 Pro and the Redmi Note 12S?

The Honor 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Redmi Note 12S — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 Pro or the Redmi Note 12S?

The Honor 70 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 Pro over the Redmi Note 12S?

The Honor 70 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 12S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.