Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Redmi 12
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88; launch prices were $1050 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 39/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 362,744); the Redmi 12 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 239g).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Redmi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $1050
- Better portability (61/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Redmi 12, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 35 points higher (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 60/100, Redmi 12 — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (61/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 362744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 239 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $150 |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Redmi 12 by 479.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $900. Redmi 12 was $900 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (77/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (84/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (68/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (61/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Redmi 12?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 35 points (74/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Redmi 12?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Redmi 12?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Redmi 12?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Redmi 12?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.