Honor GT Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Explorer
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 54/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 731,937).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 731937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Explorer better?
- Faster charging: 210W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 212g
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Honor GT Pro scores 29 points higher (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor GT Pro and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 731937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 210W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Redmi Note 12 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 348.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 12 Explorer
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (92/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (81/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (70/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor GT Pro and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 29 points (83/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.