Honor Magic7 vs Redmi Note 12

The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $550 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 43/100 (a 35-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 467,392).

The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 by 35 points (78/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Performance 92
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 81
Portability 60
Value for money 76
Redmi Note 12
Performance 33
Display 85
Camera 13
Battery 66
Portability 72
Value for money 48
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 467392
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 466
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1396
  • Bigger battery: 5650 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 13/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 199g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $550

  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Redmi Note 12, the Honor Magic7 scores 35 points higher (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 76/100, Redmi Note 12 — 48/100; 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 Note 12 (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (56/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).

Honor Magic7: The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Note 12: The Redmi Note 12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic7 Redmi Note 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 3119308 467392
Geekbench Single 3041 466
Geekbench Multi 9494 1396
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1256
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5650 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 80W
DXOMark (camera) 63
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm
Weight 199 g 188 g
Launch price $550 $200
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Redmi Note 12
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
13
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Redmi Note 12
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
  • 5650 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Redmi Note 12
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic7 and Redmi Note 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
78/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
43/100 -567.4%
467392 AnTuTu

Honor Magic7 leads Redmi Note 12 by 567.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic7
$550
Redmi Note 12
$200

Launch price difference: $350. Redmi Note 12 was $350 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (92/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (56/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (81/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Redmi Note 12?

The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 by 35 points (78/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Redmi Note 12?

The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Redmi Note 12 — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Redmi Note 12?

The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 13/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Redmi Note 12?

The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Redmi Note 12?

The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 12 is a better fit for everyday use.