In depth comparison and review of Honor 20 PRO and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Honor 20 PRO | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 154.6 mm | 165.88 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has greater height than Honor 20 PRO. |
| Width | 73.97 mm | 76.21 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has greater width than Honor 20 PRO. |
| Depth | 8.44 mm | 7.98 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G is narrower than Honor 20 PRO. |
| Weight | 182 g | 189 g | Honor 20 PRO is lighter than Honor 20 PRO. |
| Body Colour | Phantom black | Phantom blue | Ice blue | Forest green | Onyx grey | |
| Body Material | Curved 3D glass | - | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP53 | |
| SAR Value | - | 0.68 W/kg (head), 0.911 W/kg (body), 2.395 W/kg (limb) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | - | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Honor 20 PRO | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| Display Type | - | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | - | AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.26" | 6.67" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has larger screen size than Honor 20 PRO. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better screen resolution than Honor 20 PRO. |
| Display Format | - | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 412 ppi | 395 ppi | Honor 20 PRO has better pixel density than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G. |
| Max Brightness | - | 1200 cd/m² | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 4500000:1 | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Touch Sampling Rate | - | 240 Hz | |
| Display Features | Honor Full View Display | Sunlight Display, Reading mode, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, DotDisplay, E2 Pro |
| PROCESSOR | Honor 20 PRO | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Hisilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | |
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| Clock Speed | - | 2 GHz | |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 619 |
| MEMORY | Honor 20 PRO | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| RAM | 8 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | Honor 20 PRO has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 256 GB | 128 GB | Honor 20 PRO has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G. |
| Memory Interface | - | UFS 2.2 | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
| CAMERA | Honor 20 PRO | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 4 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 48 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
| Sensor Size | 1/2" | 1/2.76" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better camera sensor size than Honor 20 PRO. |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX586 sensor | Samsung ISOCELL JN1 | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.4 | F/1.8 | Honor 20 PRO has better lens aperture than Honor 20 PRO. |
| Lens Construction | - | 5-element | |
| Pixel Size | 1.6 μm | 0.64 μm | Honor 20 PRO has larger camera pixel size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | 4-axis OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | - | Honor 20 PRO has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
| Special Effects | - | Bokeh effect | |
| Camera Modes | Slow motion video | Portrait mode | |
| Light Source | LED flash | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), AI Image Stabilisation, AI Ultra clarity, Dual ISP, 4-in-1 Light Fusion, AIS Super Night mode | 4-in-1 to 1.28μm pixel |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 16 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Honor 20 PRO has better second camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G. |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/4" | |
| Sensor Name (2nd Camera) | - | Omnivision OV08D sensor | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Super wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same second camera lens aperture. |
| Lens Element Qty (2nd Camera) | - | 5-element | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 117 degree(s) | 118 degree(s) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has larger second camera lens field of view than Honor 20 PRO. |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.12 μm | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | Distortion correction | - |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 8 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel | Honor 20 PRO has higher resolution third camera than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G. |
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| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Telephoto lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.4 | Both phones have the same lens aperture of the third camera. |
| Lens Element Qty (3rd Camera) | - | 3-element | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Honor 20 PRO has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | - | |
| Digital Zoom | 30x | - | |
| Hybrid Zoom | 5x | - | |
| Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera | |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | - |
| FOURTH CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | 2 Megapixel | - | |
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| Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | F/2.4 | - | |
| Camera Functions (4th Camera) | Macro camera | - | |
| Camera Features (4th Camera) | 4cm macro photography | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 32 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Honor 20 PRO has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/3.0" | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.45 | Honor 20 PRO has better front lens aperture than Honor 20 PRO. |
| Lens Element Qty (Front) | - | 5-element | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Portrait mode, 3D Portrait Lighting, AI Beautify | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Honor 20 PRO | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has larger battery capacity than Honor 20 PRO. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Honor SuperCharge | Mi-FC fast charging technology | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Talk Time | 1740 minutes | 2040 minutes | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Honor 20 PRO. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (3G): up to 1740 min Playback (video): up to 19 hrs Playback (audio): up to 141 hrs |
Talk: up to 2040 min Gaming: up to 14 hrs Playback (YouTube): up to 21 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Honor 20 PRO | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 12 | |
| User Interface | HUAWEI Magic UI 2.1.0 | MIUI 14 | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Honor 20 PRO | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n40 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Honor 20 PRO | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | AAC, apt-X, LDAC, SBC, apt-X HD, HWA | - | |
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| Sound Enhancements | Virtual Surround Sound | - |
| FEATURES | Honor 20 PRO | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor, gravity sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyroscope | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (side) | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
| Security Technology | - | AI face unlock | |
| Additional Phone Features | MIMO technology, GPU Turbo 3.0 technology, Dual-NPU | Graphite cooling, IR blaster, coin vibration motor |
| OTHERS | Honor 20 PRO | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | 33W charger | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP53, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, SGS Seamless Pro 120Hz Certification |
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