Honor 70 vs Redmi 12 4G

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Redmi 12 4G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 17/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 12 4G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 198g).

The Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G by 21 points (38/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
Redmi 12 4G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 52
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 198g

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Redmi 12 4G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh

  • Overall rating 17/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Redmi 12 4G, the Honor 70 scores 21 points higher (38/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (53/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 12 4G: The Redmi 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Redmi 12 4G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G MediaTek Helio G88
AnTuTu 362744
Geekbench Single 430
Geekbench Multi 1375
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 18W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 54 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 2GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 13, MIUI 14
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 178 g 198 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Redmi 12 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 12 4G
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi 12 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (53/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (77/100 vs 52/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Redmi 12 4G?

The Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G by 21 points (38/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Redmi 12 4G?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi 12 4G — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Redmi 12 4G?

The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Redmi 12 4G?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use.