Honor X8a vs Redmi 12 4G
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Redmi 12 4G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8a leads — 39/100 vs 38/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 12 4G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 198g).
Honor X8a
Redmi 12 4G
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 198g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 58/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 5W
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Redmi 12 4G, the Honor X8a scores 1 points higher (39/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 4G leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi 12 4G and the Honor X8a are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (76/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Honor X8a | Redmi 12 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | 362744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 12 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X8a and Redmi 12 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 12 4G and the Honor X8a are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (76/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Redmi 12 4G?
The Honor X8a edges out the Redmi 12 4G by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Redmi 12 4G?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi 12 4G — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Redmi 12 4G?
The Honor X8a leads on camera score (43/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the Redmi 12 4G?
The Honor X8a is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use.