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.

The Honor 70 edges out the Redmi Note 12S by just 7 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 12S
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 41
Battery 39
Design 80
Value for money 95
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • 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)
What makes Redmi Note 12S better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 12S: The Redmi Note 12S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Redmi Note 12S
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 12S
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi Note 12S
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70
Price unknown
Redmi Note 12S
$220
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.