Honor Magic8 Pro vs Redmi Note 12
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $899 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 43/100 (a 45-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 467,392); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 63).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Redmi Note 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $899
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Redmi Note 12, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 45 points higher (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, 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 Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (95/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (91/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (72/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Redmi Note 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 63 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 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) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $200 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Redmi Note 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Redmi Note 12 by 573.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $699. Redmi Note 12 was $699 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (95/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (91/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (82/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (72/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi Note 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 by 45 points (88/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi Note 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 12 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi Note 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi Note 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Redmi Note 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 Note 12 is a better fit for everyday use.