Honor Magic8 vs Redmi 12
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88; launch prices were $625 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 362,744).
Honor Magic8
Redmi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $625
- Better portability (61/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi 12, the Honor Magic8 scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 362744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $150 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi 12 by 1013.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $475. Redmi 12 was $475 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (98/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (85/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (85/100 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 or the Redmi 12?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi 12?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi 12?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi 12?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi 12?
The Honor Magic8 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.