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 — 83/100 vs 39/100 (a 44-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 362,744); the Redmi 12 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Redmi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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 (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $1599
- Better portability (61/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi 12, the Honor Magic V6 scores 44 points higher (83/100 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 (81/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 70/100, Redmi 12 — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 362744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1375 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| 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 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi 12 by 1048.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1449. Redmi 12 was $1449 cheaper at launch.
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 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi 12?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 44 points (83/100 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 83/100, 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. The Redmi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.