Honor Magic V6 vs Redmi Note 12 Explorer
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 54/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 729,766); the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is noticeably lighter (207g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 729766
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
- Faster charging: 210W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 236g
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Honor Magic V6 scores 29 points higher (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 729766 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2507 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 210W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi Note 12 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 470.9% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (69/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (81/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 29 points (83/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.