Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB)

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Side by side comparison between Honor 400 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/5/2025 9:55 AM, updated: 6/6/2025 2:50 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 12C X Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB) 32Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
AMOLED

1264x2736

200
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5300
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Xiaomi Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB) Compare Honor 400 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.71"
IPS

720x1650

50
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

32 Advantages Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	vs	5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB)
+2.63GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)36% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+12GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (48GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+184 grams (6.44 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)20% Thinner	vs	8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1264x2736 pixels191% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1650 pixels
+460 PPI72% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	268 PPI
+(dual camera) 200MP + 12MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.4" inches97% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.76" inches
+(front) 50MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 13
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5300 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	5000 mAh
+66W6 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	10W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+2 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	1 microphone
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.1 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
6.55"	vs	+6.71"2% Larger screen
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

20 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB)
Other model names	Huawei Honor 400 DNY-NX9	Redmi 12C (22120RN86I, 22126RN91Y, 2212ARNC4L)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Middle East), South Africa, Philippines, India, Nigeria
Brand	Honor	Xiaomi
Release date	5/23/2025, Announced: 5/22/2025	1/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/2022
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.6 x 156.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.16 in)	76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP65 certified: dust proof and protection from short-term exposure to water jets	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.55" inches	6.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1264x2736 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1650 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	460 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	5000nits[peak] HDR8	500nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	MagicOS 9	MIUI 13 / 14
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (SM7550-AB) (4nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.63GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Single-core) 3x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 720 (676MHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 854878 (v10) Geekbench: 3133 (v6)	AnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.2	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 200 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°AF	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth
Main camera resolution	20000x10000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.4" inches	1/2.76" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB)
Front camera (secondary)	50 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.4 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB)
Battery type	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5300 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	66W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Black, Meteor Silver, Desert Gold, Tidal Blue	• Colors: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered