Honor Magic9 Super vs Redmi Note 12 Explorer
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 54/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4300); the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 731,937); the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is noticeably lighter (207g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 731937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Explorer better?
- Faster charging: 210W vs 80W
- Lighter: 207g vs 227g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (91/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 731937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 210W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Redmi Note 12 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 486.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (91/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.