Honor Magic7 vs Redmi 12
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88; launch prices were $550 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 39/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 362,744).
Honor Magic7
Redmi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $550
- Better portability (61/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Redmi 12, the Honor Magic7 scores 39 points higher (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 76/100, Redmi 12 — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 362744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1256 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $550 | $150 |
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic7 and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Redmi 12 by 759.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Redmi 12 was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (92/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (84/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Redmi 12?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 39 points (78/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Redmi 12?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Redmi 12?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Redmi 12?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Redmi 12?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.