Honor Magic8 vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080; launch prices were $625 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 729,766); the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 729766
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 210g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $625
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, the Honor Magic8 scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ — 50/100; 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 Note 12 Pro+ (98/100 vs 52/100). 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+ (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 729766 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $399 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Note 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Note 12 Pro+ by 453.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $226. Redmi Note 12 Pro+ was $226 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (98/100 vs 52/100).
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+ (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (85/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 12 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 12 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 12 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 12 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi Note 12 Pro+?
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 Note 12 Pro+ is a better fit for everyday use.