Honor X80i vs Redmi Note 12S
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 31/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP.
Honor X80i
Redmi Note 12S
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 185g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Redmi Note 12S, the Honor X80i scores 1 points higher (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S leads (95/100 vs 55/100). 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 12S (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Honor X80i (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X80i | Redmi Note 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 176 g | |
| Price | — | $220 |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
Price unknownperformance
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 12S (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Honor X80i (41/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (56/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor X80i edges out the Redmi Note 12S by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi Note 12S — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Redmi Note 12S leads on camera score (41/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 12S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.