Honor WIN RT2 vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 71/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 3 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 1,627,862).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 3MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 238g
- Better camera (70/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (32/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 10 points higher (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Honor WIN RT2 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 148.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (98/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Honor WIN RT2 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Honor WIN RT2 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.