Honor Magic8 Pro vs Redmi 12
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88; launch prices were $899 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 362,744).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Redmi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $899
- Better portability (61/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Redmi 12, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, 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 Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 362744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $150 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Redmi 12 by 767.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $749. Redmi 12 was $749 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (95/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (84/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (91/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (82/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Redmi 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.