Honor Win2 vs Redmi Note 12 Explorer
The Honor Win2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win2 leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win2 has the bigger battery (10100 mAh vs 4300); the Honor Win2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,761,285 vs 731,937); the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is noticeably lighter (207g vs 237g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win2
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
What makes Honor Win2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4761285 vs 731937
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 10100 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Explorer better?
- Faster charging: 210W vs 100W
- Lighter: 207g vs 237g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win2 vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Honor Win2 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win2 leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win2 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win2 leads (95/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win2 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (97/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win2 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 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win2 | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 4761285 | 731937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10100 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 210W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 237 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Win2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Win2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win2
- 10100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Win2 and Redmi Note 12 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win2 leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 550.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win2 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (97/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Win2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win2 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 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win2 or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Win2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Win2 and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Win2 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Win2 or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Win2 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Win2 or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Win2 leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win2 over the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Win2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.