Honor X40 GT Racing vs Redmi Note 12 (Global)

Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (2022) on specs and benchmarks. Both devices score the same overall rating of 30/100. Key differences: the Redmi Note 12 (Global) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor X40 GT Racing has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) doesn't.

Both devices scored the same rating of 30/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40 GT Racing
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 55
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 39
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 (Global) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 188g vs 199g

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

The Honor X40 GT Racing and the Redmi Note 12 (Global) received the same MobileRank rating — 30/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Redmi Note 12 (Global) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor X40 GT Racing: The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 12 (Global): The Redmi Note 12 (Global) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X40 GT Racing Redmi Note 12 (Global)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
AnTuTu 521686
Geekbench Single 852
Geekbench Multi 2048
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm
Weight 199 g 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Redmi Note 12 (Global) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?

Both devices scored 30/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Redmi Note 12 (Global).

What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?

The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) — 30/100.

Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?

The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 12 (Global) is a better fit for everyday use.