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 467,392); the Redmi Note 12 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $625
- Better portability (72/100 vs 56/100)
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 33/100). 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 — 88/100, Redmi Note 12 — 48/100; 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 (98/100 vs 33/100). 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).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Note 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Note 12 by 763.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $425. Redmi Note 12 was $425 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (98/100 vs 33/100).
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).
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 33/100).
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. The Redmi Note 12 is a better fit for everyday use.