Honor Magic8 vs Redmi Note 12
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $625 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 43/100 (a 45-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 476,175); the Redmi Note 12 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 12
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $625
- Better portability (72/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 12, the Honor Magic8 scores 45 points higher (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi Note 12 — 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 (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (72/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Note 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Note 12 by 747.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $425. Redmi Note 12 was $425 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (98/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (72/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 12?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 by 45 points (88/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 12?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 12 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 12?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 12?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi Note 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.