Honor X8a vs Redmi 12
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. Both devices score the same overall rating of 39/100. Key differences: the Redmi 12 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
Redmi 12
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 198g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Redmi 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor X8a and the Redmi 12 received the same MobileRank rating — 39/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 leads (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (76/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | — | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 179 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | $150 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8a and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Honor X8a
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (66/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (76/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Redmi 12?
Both devices scored 39/100. They are identical on performance — 29/100 for both. The clearest difference is battery life: better on the Redmi 12 (66/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Redmi 12?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Redmi 12?
The Honor X8a leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the Redmi 12?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Redmi 12 (66/100 vs 33/100).