Honor X80i vs Redmi Note 12R

The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12R (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 22/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000).

The Honor X80i is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 12R — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X80i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 56
Design 68
Value for money 55
Redmi Note 12R
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Honor X80i better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 185g vs 199g

  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12R better?

  • Overall rating 22/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Redmi Note 12R, the Honor X80i scores 10 points higher (32/100 vs 22/100). 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 Note 12R (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (68/100 vs 51/100). 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 Note 12R: The Redmi Note 12R is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X80i Redmi Note 12R
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 560863
Geekbench Single 923
Geekbench Multi 2249
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1200x2600 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, MagicOS 10 Android 13, MIUI 14
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 550 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 199 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor X80i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Redmi Note 12R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Honor X80i
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 12R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Honor X80i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Redmi Note 12R
  • 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 Note 12R (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (68/100 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 X80i or the Redmi Note 12R?

The Honor X80i is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 12R — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Redmi Note 12R?

The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi Note 12R — 22/100.

Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Redmi Note 12R?

The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 12R is a better fit for everyday use.