Honor Magic9 Super vs Redmi Note 12 Turbo
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 61/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,333,299); the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is noticeably lighter (181g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1333299
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Turbo better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 227g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 26 points higher (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (99/100 vs 68/100). 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 Turbo (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (71/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1333299 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1654 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4217 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 161.1×75.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Redmi Note 12 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 221.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (99/100 vs 68/100).
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 Turbo (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (91/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (71/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 26 points (87/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for active users.