Huawei Pura X Max vs Redmi 12
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88; launch prices were $1520 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 39/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 362,744); the Redmi 12 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 229g).
Huawei Pura X Max
Redmi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $1520
- Better portability (61/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Redmi 12, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 31 points higher (70/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 44/100, 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 Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 362744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 1375 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $150 |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Redmi 12 by 480.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1370. Redmi 12 was $1370 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (77/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (81/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (55/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Redmi 12?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 31 points (70/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Redmi 12?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Redmi 12?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Redmi 12?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Redmi 12?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Redmi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.