Honor Win RT vs Redmi Note 12 Explorer
The Honor Win RT (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win RT leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Win RT is faster in AnTuTu (3,249,469 vs 731,937); the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is noticeably lighter (207g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win RT
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
What makes Honor Win RT better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3249469 vs 731937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Explorer better?
- Faster charging: 210W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 229g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win RT vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Honor Win RT scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT leads (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer and the Honor Win RT are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win RT | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 3249469 | 731937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 210W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $384 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Win RT and Redmi Note 12 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win RT leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 344.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 12 Explorer
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (92/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer and the Honor Win RT are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (80/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win RT or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Win RT and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Win RT has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Win RT or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Win RT leads on performance (92/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win RT over the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Win RT is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.