Side-by-side technical data
Honor X8a 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 12
Comparison between Honor X8a 5G and Xiaomi Redmi 12: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi 12, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | X8a 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.7 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.2 | 6.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Honor X8a 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 437,860
- against 249,400
- Fast Charge Power
- 22.5 W
- against 18 W
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G
Xiaomi Redmi 12, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- LTPS LCD
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X8a 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 437,860 Best value | 249,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 446 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,441 |
| CPU Description | 2×2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold + 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | X8a 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Silver | Black, Blue, Silver, Cyan, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.3 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Body Height | 163.6 mm | 168.6 mm |
| Weight | 194 g Best value | 198.5 g |
| Usable Surface | 82 % | 85.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating, Splash Resistant |
| Resistance Features | — | IP53 |
Battery
| Specification | X8a 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 22.5 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, USB Power Delivery Best value |
Display
| Specification | X8a 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | LTPS LCD Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 550 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.79″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,460 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 396 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz, IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | X8a 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | X8a 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | X8a 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | X8a 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Host, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG |
| USB Version | — | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.06 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | X8a 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | X8a 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | 23053RN02A, 23053RN02Y, 23053RN02I, 23053RN02L, 23077RABDC |
