Side-by-side technical data
Honor X40 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
Comparison between Honor X40 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | X40 | Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Camera | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Honor X40, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Weight
- 172 g
- against 188 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- against 33 W
- Usable Surface
- 89.9 %
- against 85 %
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 460,800
- against 410,000
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 800 nits
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X40 | Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 410,000 | 460,800 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 852 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,053 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | X40 | Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Silver, Blue, Gold | Green, Black, Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 73.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Body Height | 161.6 mm | 165.9 mm |
| Weight | 172 g Best value | 188 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.9 % Best value | 85 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP53 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8 mm |
Battery
| Specification | X40 | Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,100 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W Best value | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | X40 | Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 1,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 4,500,000 :1 |
| Display Features | AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, 1920Hz PWM, 120Hz, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 3, AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | X40 | Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | X40 | Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | X40 | Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | X40 | Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.05 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.68 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.91 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | X40 | Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | X40 | Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMO-AN00 | 22111317I, 22111317G |
