Honor Magic8 vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 50/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 531,656).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 531656
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1819
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 205g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G, the Honor Magic8 scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (98/100 vs 42/100). 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 Pro 4G (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 531656 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 752 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1819 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.2×76.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G by 659.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (98/100 vs 42/100).
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 Pro 4G (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.