Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Redmi 12
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88; launch prices were $1299 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 39/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,084,779 vs 362,744).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Redmi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 2084779 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $1299
- Better portability (61/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Redmi 12, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 2084779 | 362744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 207 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $150 |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Redmi 12 by 474.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1149. Redmi 12 was $1149 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (77/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (85/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Redmi 12?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Redmi 12?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Redmi 12?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Redmi 12?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (77/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Redmi 12?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.