Honor X40 GT Racing vs Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer leads — 35/100 vs 30/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 GT Racing has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.
Honor X40 GT Racing
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 207g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Faster charging: 210W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (46/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer scores 5 points higher (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer leads (46/100 vs 27/100). 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 Explorer notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X40 GT Racing | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 729766 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 210W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
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 Explorer notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (46/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer edges out the Honor X40 GT Racing by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer leads on camera score (46/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.