Honor WIN RT2 vs Xiaomi 12S
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 63/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 1,381,634); the Xiaomi 12S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Xiaomi 12S
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 1381634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 238g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 18 points higher (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 71/100). 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 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (97/100 vs 82/100). 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (69/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Xiaomi 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 1381634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 12S
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Xiaomi 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Xiaomi 12S by 192.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (97/100 vs 82/100).
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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (78/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (69/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Honor WIN RT2 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Xiaomi 12S?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Xiaomi 12S?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for active users.