Honor Robot Phone vs Redmi Note 12 Explorer
The Honor Robot Phone (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Robot Phone leads — 91/100 vs 54/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Robot Phone has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4300); the Honor Robot Phone is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 731,937).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Robot Phone
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
What makes Honor Robot Phone better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 731937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Explorer better?
- Faster charging: 210W vs 120W
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Robot Phone vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Honor Robot Phone scores 37 points higher (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Robot Phone leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Robot Phone leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Robot Phone leads (72/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Robot Phone significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Robot Phone is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Robot Phone significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Robot Phone notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (72/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Robot Phone | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 731937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 210W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Robot Phone
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Robot Phone
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Robot Phone
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Robot Phone and Redmi Note 12 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Robot Phone leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 469.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Robot Phone significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Robot Phone is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Robot Phone significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (100/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Robot Phone notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (72/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Robot Phone or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Robot Phone significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 37 points (91/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Robot Phone and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Robot Phone has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Robot Phone or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Robot Phone leads on camera score (100/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Robot Phone or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Robot Phone leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Robot Phone over the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Robot Phone is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.