Honor X9b vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
28Performance26.2
49.4Display46.9
35.6Camera30.1
65.7Battery47.8
49.3Features28
11 spec wins — Honor X9b4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
Honor X9b wins this phone face-off, 43.5 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and battery (+18). 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 X9b
- Stronger camera score: 36 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 49 vs 28
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 102% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 950 vs 470
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- 60% higher Ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $399
Display
| Spec | Honor X9b | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+2% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 437 ppi+11% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Honor X9b | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 550,000+17%Top 74% | 470,000Top 80% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 950+102%Top 74% | 470Top 92% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,750+83%Top 71% | 1,500Top 92% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Honor X9b | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 8 MP+60% |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Honor X9b | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAh+16% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66 W+100% | 33 W |
Design
| Spec | Honor X9b | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 185 g | 184 g+1% |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.9 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor X9b | 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 X9b | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.2) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Honor X9b | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |