Honor Power 2 vs Redmi Note 12S
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96; estimated prices are $280 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Power 2 leads — 49/100 vs 31/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Power 2 is faster in AnTuTu (2,407,614 vs 493,222); the Redmi Note 12S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 228g).
Honor Power 2
Redmi Note 12S
- Higher AnTuTu: 2407614 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (38/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 228g
- Cheaper: $220 vs $280
- Better camera (41/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 91/100)
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Redmi Note 12S, the Honor Power 2 scores 18 points higher (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Redmi Note 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 176 g | |
| Price | $280 | $220 |
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Power 2 and Redmi Note 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Power 2 leads Redmi Note 12S by 388.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $60. Redmi Note 12S is cheaper by $60.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (38/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (41/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (75/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (80/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor Power 2 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 12S — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Redmi Note 12S — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Redmi Note 12S leads on camera score (41/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor Power 2 leads on performance (38/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 12S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.