Honor Magic4 vs Xiaomi 12
The Honor Magic4 (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 Xiaomi 12 leads — 64/100 vs 62/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic4 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 12 is faster in AnTuTu (1,322,176 vs 1,294,871); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4
Xiaomi 12
What makes Honor Magic4 better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Better camera (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1322176 vs 1294871
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Lighter: 180g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 49/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the Xiaomi 12, the Xiaomi 12 scores 2 points higher (64/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (69/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 | 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 | 1224x2664 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.5×8.8 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $750 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 leads Honor Magic4 by 2.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic4
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (69/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 edges out the Honor Magic4 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 and the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic4 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 over the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic4 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.