Honor 70 vs Redmi Note 12 Pro

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Redmi Note 12 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 36/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 12 Pro 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 102); the Honor 70 is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.0mm).

The Honor 70 edges out the Redmi Note 12 Pro by just 2 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 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 36
Design 66
Value for money 89
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 187g

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh

  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Redmi Note 12 Pro, the Honor 70 scores 2 points higher (38/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro leads (89/100 vs 55/100). 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 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (89/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 12 Pro: The Redmi Note 12 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Redmi Note 12 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G MediaTek Dimensity 1080
AnTuTu 729766
Geekbench Single 1032
Geekbench Multi 2507
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W
DXOMark (camera) 115 102
Main camera 54 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1
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 187 g
Price $300
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Redmi Note 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 12 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi Note 12 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70
Price unknown
Redmi Note 12 Pro
$300
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 43/100).

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 is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (89/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Honor 70 edges out the Redmi Note 12 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi Note 12 Pro — 36/100.

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

The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 43/100).

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

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 12 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.