Honor Win vs Redmi Note 12 Explorer
The Honor Win (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 leads — 78/100 vs 54/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Win is faster in AnTuTu (3,991,174 vs 731,937); the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is noticeably lighter (207g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
What makes Honor Win better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3991174 vs 731937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Explorer better?
- Faster charging: 210W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 229g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Honor Win scores 24 points higher (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win leads (95/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer and the Honor Win are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (95/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 3991174 | 731937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 210W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Win
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Win
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Win and Redmi Note 12 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 445.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 12 Explorer
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer and the Honor Win are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (95/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Win significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 24 points (78/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Win and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Win has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Win or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Win leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win over the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Win is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.