Honor Magic V6 vs Redmi 12
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88; launch prices were $1599 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 39/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 365,001); the Redmi 12 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Redmi 12
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Redmi 12 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $1599
- Better portability (61/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi 12, the Honor Magic V6 scores 43 points higher (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Redmi 12 — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1375 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 236 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $150 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi 12 by 1041.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1449. Redmi 12 was $1449 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (98/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (83/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (69/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi 12?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 43 points (82/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi 12?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi 12?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi 12?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Redmi 12?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.