Honor 70 vs Redmi Note 12S
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 31/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 12S has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 108 MP.
Honor 70
Redmi Note 12S
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (53/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 54MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 178g
- Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 77/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Redmi Note 12S, the Honor 70 scores 7 points higher (38/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S leads (95/100 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 Note 12S (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 and the Redmi Note 12S are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12S and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 70 | Redmi Note 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 176 g | |
| Price | — | $220 |
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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 Note 12S (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 and the Redmi Note 12S are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12S and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor 70 edges out the Redmi Note 12S by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi Note 12S — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 12S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.