Honor Magic9 Super vs Redmi Note 12
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 39/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 476,175); the Redmi Note 12 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Redmi Note 12
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 227g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Redmi Note 12, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 48 points higher (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (99/100 vs 34/100). 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 (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (70/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Redmi Note 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Redmi Note 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Redmi Note 12 by 801.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9 Super
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (99/100 vs 34/100).
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 (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (91/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (70/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Redmi Note 12?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 by 48 points (87/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Redmi Note 12?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Redmi Note 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Redmi Note 12?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Redmi Note 12?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Redmi Note 12?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.