Honor WIN RT2 vs Redmi Note 12 Explorer
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 54/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 4300); the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 731,937); the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is noticeably lighter (207g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 731937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Explorer better?
- Faster charging: 210W vs 90W
- Lighter: 207g vs 238g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 27 points higher (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (97/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 731937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 210W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Redmi Note 12 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 452.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (97/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (78/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 27 points (81/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.