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 — 83/100 vs 43/100 (a 40-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 467,392); the Redmi Note 12 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Redmi Note 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1599
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi Note 12, the Honor Magic V6 scores 40 points higher (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 70/100, Redmi Note 12 — 48/100; 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 Note 12 (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). 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 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (72/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi Note 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1396 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 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 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 236 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $200 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi Note 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi Note 12 by 791.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1399. Redmi Note 12 was $1399 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (98/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
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 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (72/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 12?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 by 40 points (83/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Note 12?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi Note 12 — 43/100.
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 33/100).
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. The Redmi Note 12 is a better fit for everyday use.