Honor Magic8 vs Redmi Note 12 (Global)
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 47/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 521,686); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) doesn't; the Redmi Note 12 (Global) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2048
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 (Global) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 12 (Global), the Honor Magic8 scores 41 points higher (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 12 (Global) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 521686 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 852 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2048 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Note 12 (Global), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Note 12 (Global) by 673.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 12 (Global)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (98/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) by 41 points (88/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.