Honor X6s vs Redmi Note 12 Explorer
The Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (), while the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer leads — 35/100 vs 16/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X6s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi Note 12 Explorer has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't.
Honor X6s
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 207g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (46/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor X6s vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer scores 19 points higher (35/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer leads (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer notably outperforms the Honor X6s (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X6s | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 () | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 729766 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 210W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- 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, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer notably outperforms the Honor X6s (46/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (57/100 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 X6s or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer is noticeably better than the Honor X6s — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6s or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer leads on camera score (46/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6s over the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.