Honor Magic V6 vs Redmi Note 12 Turbo
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 61/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,333,299); the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is noticeably lighter (181g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1333299
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- 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 Turbo better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 236g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, the Honor Magic V6 scores 21 points higher (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 68/100). 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). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (71/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1333299 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1654 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4217 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 161.1×75.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi Note 12 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 212.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 12 Turbo
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (69/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (78/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (71/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 21 points (82/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
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 Turbo?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for active users.