Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 12S
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 47/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 493,222).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Redmi Note 12S
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12S better?
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 12S, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (94/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Redmi Note 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 176 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Redmi Note 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 12S by 1020.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (94/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S by 49 points (96/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Redmi Note 12S — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.