Honor X80i vs Redmi 12 4G

The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Redmi 12 4G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 17/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000).

The Honor X80i is noticeably better than the Redmi 12 4G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X80i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 56
Design 68
Value for money 55
Redmi 12 4G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 52
Value for money 55
What makes Honor X80i better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Lighter: 185g vs 198g

  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Redmi 12 4G better?

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Redmi 12 4G, the Honor X80i scores 15 points higher (32/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 12 4G and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor X80i: The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 12 4G: The Redmi 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X80i Redmi 12 4G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite MediaTek Helio G88
AnTuTu 362744
Geekbench Single 430
Geekbench Multi 1375
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1200x2600 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 2GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, MagicOS 10 Android 13, MIUI 14
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66 IP53
Dimensions 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 185 g 198 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor X80i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Redmi 12 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Honor X80i
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 12 4G
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor X80i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Redmi 12 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi 12 4G and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (56/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (68/100 vs 52/100).

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 X80i or the Redmi 12 4G?

The Honor X80i is noticeably better than the Redmi 12 4G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Redmi 12 4G?

The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi 12 4G — 17/100.

Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Redmi 12 4G?

The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use.