Honor X8c vs Redmi Note 12
The Honor X8c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8c leads — 49/100 vs 39/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8c
Redmi Note 12
What makes Honor X8c better?
- Faster charging: 35W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 174g vs 183g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8c vs the Redmi Note 12, the Honor X8c scores 10 points higher (49/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8c leads (51/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X8c and the Redmi Note 12 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8c significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (51/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "portability" category, the Honor X8c is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8c | Redmi Note 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 33W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2800 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×7.1 mm | 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8c
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor X8c
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8c
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8c and Redmi Note 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8c
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X8c and the Redmi Note 12 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8c significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (51/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8c is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8c or the Redmi Note 12?
The Honor X8c is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 12 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X8c and the Redmi Note 12?
The Honor X8c has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Redmi Note 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8c or the Redmi Note 12?
The Honor X8c leads on camera score (51/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8c over the Redmi Note 12?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Honor X8c (51/100 vs 13/100).