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 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi 12
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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)
What makes Redmi 12 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $625
- Better portability (61/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
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 — 90/100, Redmi 12 — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi 12 by 1006.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $475. Redmi 12 was $475 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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.