Honor Magic V6 vs Redmi Note 12 Pro
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080; launch prices were $1599 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 54/100 (a 28-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 731,937); the Redmi Note 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (187g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Redmi Note 12 Pro
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 731937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Lighter: 187g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $1599
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi Note 12 Pro, the Honor Magic V6 scores 28 points higher (82/100 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 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Redmi Note 12 Pro — 46/100; 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 Note 12 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Note 12 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi Note 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 731937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2507 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 102 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 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 | 187 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi Note 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi Note 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi Note 12 Pro by 469.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1299. Redmi Note 12 Pro was $1299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Note 12 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (69/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (78/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro by 28 points (82/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Note 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi Note 12 Pro — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Redmi Note 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.