Honor 70 vs Redmi Note 12 Explorer

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 35/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 54 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 207g).

The Honor 70 edges out the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by just 3 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 Explorer
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 44
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4300 mAh
  • Lighter: 178g vs 207g

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Explorer better?
  • Faster charging: 210W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 54MP

  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Honor 70 scores 3 points higher (38/100 vs 35/100). 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 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (77/100 vs 41/100). 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 Explorer: The Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G MediaTek Dimensity 1080
AnTuTu 729766
Geekbench Single 1032
Geekbench Multi 2507
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 66W 210W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 54 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm
Weight 178 g 207 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
  • 6.7" OLED
  • 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 Explorer
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 210W
  • No wireless charging
44
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 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (77/100 vs 41/100).

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 Explorer?

The Honor 70 edges out the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 35/100.

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

The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.