Honor Magic V6 vs Redmi Note 12R
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12R (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 43/100 (a 39-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 560,863); the Redmi Note 12R is noticeably lighter (199g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Redmi Note 12R
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2249
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 236g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi Note 12R, the Honor Magic V6 scores 39 points higher (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12R and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi Note 12R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2249 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $1599 | — |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi Note 12R
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi Note 12R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi Note 12R by 642.8% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 12R
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (83/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (69/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (78/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12R and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 12R?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R by 39 points (82/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Note 12R?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi Note 12R — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 12R?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 12R?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Redmi Note 12R?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 12R is a better fit for everyday use.