Honor WIN RT2 vs Redmi Note 12S
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. 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 108 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 493,222); the Redmi Note 12S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Redmi Note 12S
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12S better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 238g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Redmi Note 12S, 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 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 44/100). 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 12S (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (72/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Redmi Note 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 176 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Redmi Note 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Redmi Note 12S by 719.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (97/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (78/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (72/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S by 34 points (81/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi Note 12S — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.