Honor X9a vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
23.6Performance26.2
44.1Display46.9
32.3Camera30.1
51.6Battery47.8
49.3Features28
9 spec wins — Honor X9a5 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
Honor X9a wins this phone face-off, 37.6 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and battery (+4). Redmi Note 12 (4G) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Honor X9a
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 49 vs 28
- 93% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 906 vs 470
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
- 34% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,013 vs 1,500
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- 60% higher Ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 800 nits
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 14% higher AnTuTu 10: 470,000 vs 411,000
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $299
Display
| Spec | Honor X9a | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,200 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Honor X9a | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 411,000Top 82% | 470,000+14%Top 80% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 906+93%Top 77% | 470Top 92% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,013+34%Top 80% | 1,500Top 92% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Honor X9a | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 8 MP+60% |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Honor X9a | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+2% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 40 W+21% | 33 W |
Design
| Spec | Honor X9a | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 175 g+5% | 184 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor X9a | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Honor X9a | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MagicOS 7) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Honor X9a | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |