Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 12 Explorer
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 54/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4300); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 731,937).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 731937
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Explorer better?
- Faster charging: 210W vs 100W
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (94/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 731937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 210W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Redmi Note 12 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 654.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (100/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (94/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 42 points (96/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.