Honor 70 Pro vs Xiaomi 12

The Honor 70 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8000, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 leads — 45/100 vs 40/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP.

The Xiaomi 12 edges out the Honor 70 Pro by just 5 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
Xiaomi 12
Performance 19
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 45
Design 75
Value for money 58
What makes Honor 70 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (63/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 192g

  • Higher performance (19/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12, the Xiaomi 12 scores 5 points higher (45/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Honor 70 Pro are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Honor 70 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 70 Pro: The Honor 70 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 12: The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Pro Xiaomi 12
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8000 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1322176
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.8" OLED 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2652 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 113
Main camera 54 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.9×74.6×8.2 mm 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm
Weight 192 g 180 g
Price $750
Camera comparison
Honor 70 Pro
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
63
camera
Xiaomi 12
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70 Pro
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2652
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70 Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Xiaomi 12
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
45
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70 Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi 12
$750
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (19/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Honor 70 Pro are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (75/100 vs 60/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Honor 70 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?

The Xiaomi 12 edges out the Honor 70 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 Pro and the Xiaomi 12?

The Honor 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 45/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?

The Honor 70 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?

The Xiaomi 12 leads on performance (19/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 Pro over the Xiaomi 12?

The Honor 70 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.