Honor Win RT vs Xiaomi 12S
The Honor Win RT (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win RT leads — 75/100 vs 63/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Win RT is faster in AnTuTu (3,249,469 vs 1,381,634); the Xiaomi 12S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win RT
Xiaomi 12S
What makes Honor Win RT better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3249469 vs 1381634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 229g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win RT vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Honor Win RT scores 12 points higher (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT leads (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT and the Xiaomi 12S are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (69/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win RT | Xiaomi 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3249469 | 1381634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $384 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 12S
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Win RT and Xiaomi 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win RT leads Xiaomi 12S by 135.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (92/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT and the Xiaomi 12S are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (80/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (69/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win RT or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Honor Win RT is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Win RT and the Xiaomi 12S?
The Honor Win RT has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 63/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Win RT or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Honor Win RT leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win RT over the Xiaomi 12S?
The Honor Win RT is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for active users.