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 $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-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 731,937); the Redmi Note 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (187g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 12 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 731937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Pro better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $625
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 12 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi Note 12 Pro — 46/100; 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 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 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 731937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2507 | |
| 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 102 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| 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 | 187 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP 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
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Note 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Note 12 Pro by 451.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $325. Redmi Note 12 Pro was $325 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
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 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
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.