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 — 45/100 vs 42/100 (a 3-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 1,290,942); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 199g).

The Xiaomi 12 edges out the Honor Magic4 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 12
Performance 19
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 45
Design 75
Value for money 58
What makes Honor Magic4 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh

  • Overall rating 42/100
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1322176 vs 1290942
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
  • Lighter: 180g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (19/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the Xiaomi 12, the Xiaomi 12 scores 3 points higher (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (19/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic4: The Honor Magic4 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 12: The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic4 Xiaomi 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1290942 1322176
Geekbench Single 1675 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453 4453
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
Price $750
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 12MP
49
camera
Xiaomi 12
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic4
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2664
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Xiaomi 12
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
45
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic4 and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
42/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
45/100 +2.4%
1322176 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 12 leads Honor Magic4 by 2.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic4
Price unknown
Xiaomi 12
$750
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (19/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (75/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 or the Xiaomi 12?

The Xiaomi 12 edges out the Honor Magic4 by just 3 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 42/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 45/100.

Should you choose the Honor Magic4 over the Xiaomi 12?

The Honor Magic4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.