Honor 70 vs Redmi Note 12 (Global)

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 30/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 12 (Global) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor 70 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) doesn't.

The Honor 70 edges out the Redmi Note 12 (Global) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 39
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 188g

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 (Global) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh

  • Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Redmi Note 12 (Global), the Honor 70 scores 8 points higher (38/100 vs 30/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (53/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 and the Redmi Note 12 (Global) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100). 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 Note 12 (Global): The Redmi Note 12 (Global) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Redmi Note 12 (Global)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
AnTuTu 521686
Geekbench Single 852
Geekbench Multi 2048
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 33W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 54 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm
Weight 178 g 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 and the Redmi Note 12 (Global) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).

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 Note 12 (Global)?

The Honor 70 edges out the Redmi Note 12 (Global) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?

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

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 12 (Global) is a better fit for everyday use.