Honor 70 vs Redmi 12
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 22/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor 70 has the stronger camera (115 vs 63); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 198g).
Honor 70
Redmi 12
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 198g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Redmi 12, the Honor 70 scores 16 points higher (38/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 12 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). 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 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (53/100 vs 13/100). 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 (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 70 | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | 63 | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | 198 g | |
| Price | — | $150 |
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor 70
Price unknownperformance
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 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (53/100 vs 13/100).
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 (77/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Redmi 12?
The Honor 70 is noticeably better than the Redmi 12 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Redmi 12?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi 12 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Redmi 12?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Redmi 12?
The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 12 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.