Honor Magic V6 vs Redmi Note 12
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $1599 and $200. 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 476,175); the Redmi Note 12 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Redmi Note 12
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1599
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi Note 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 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Redmi Note 12 — 38/100; 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 (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Note 12 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (69/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (70/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi Note 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1396 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi Note 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi Note 12 by 775.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1399. Redmi Note 12 was $1399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (98/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Note 12 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (69/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (78/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (70/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 12?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 by 43 points (82/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Note 12?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi Note 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 12?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 12?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Redmi Note 12?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.