Honor WIN RT2 vs Redmi Note 12 (Global)
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 47/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 521,686); the Honor WIN RT2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) doesn't; the Redmi Note 12 (Global) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2048
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 (Global) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 238g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Redmi Note 12 (Global), the Honor WIN RT2 scores 34 points higher (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (97/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (58/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (67/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Redmi Note 12 (Global) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 521686 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 852 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2048 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Redmi Note 12 (Global), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Redmi Note 12 (Global) by 674.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (98/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (97/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (58/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (78/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (67/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) by 34 points (81/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.