Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 12
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 12 is faster in AnTuTu (1,322,176 vs 1,294,871); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate has the stronger camera (147 vs 113); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 242g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Xiaomi 12
What makes Honor Magic4 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1322176 vs 1294871
- Lighter: 180g vs 242g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 12, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (69/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 Ultimate | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.7×11.4 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 242 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $750 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 Ultimate and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 leads Honor Magic4 Ultimate by 2.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic4 Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (69/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate edges out the Xiaomi 12 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Ultimate over the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.