Honor Magic8 vs Redmi Note 12T Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12T Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 58/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5080); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,207,095).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 12T Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1207095
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5080 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12T Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 12T Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 30 points higher (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12T Pro (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12T Pro (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12T Pro (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1207095 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1239 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3962 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5080 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.6×74.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12T Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12T Pro
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 12T Pro
- 5080 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Note 12T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Note 12T Pro by 234.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 12T Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12T Pro (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12T Pro (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12T Pro (85/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 12T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12T Pro by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 12T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 12T Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 12T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 12T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi Note 12T 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 12T Pro is a better fit for active users.