Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)

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

6/6/2025 7:00 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 7:23 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 X Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2412

108
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5230
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB) Compare Honor 400 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 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!

14 Advantages Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	vs	6 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+12GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (101GB available)
+171 grams (5.99 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)10% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1080x2412 pixels1% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+6.7"1% Larger screen	vs	6.67"
+(dual camera) 108MP + 5MP95% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP
+1/1.67" inches65% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.76" inches
+(front) 16MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+5230 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	5000 mAh
+35W6% 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	33W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.1 + A2DP/LE
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
394 PPI	vs	+395 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

36 Common items in both devices

UFS 2.2

Plastic body, glass front

AMOLED

120Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+29 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Honor 400 Lite ABR-NX3	Redmi Note 12 5G 22111317G (NFC)
Country or region available	(Latin America)	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Honor	Xiaomi
Release date	4/8/2025, Announced: 4/3/2025	1/11/2023, Announced: 10/27/2022
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.6 x 161 millimeters (2.94 x 6.34 in)	76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in)
Weight	171 grams (5.99 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 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	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
Display type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2412 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	394 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	3500nits[peak] 100% DCI-P3	450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] 100% DCI P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 15
User Interface	MagicOS 9	MIUI 13 / 14 / HyperOS
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 7025 (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	IMG BXM-8-256 (900MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 619
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 400412 (v10)	AnTuTu: 360847 (v9) Geekbench: 1998 (v5.1), 2017 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	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 Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	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 Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 108 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.67" inches	1/2.76" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	feature not registered	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 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5230 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	35W Wired fast charging	33W Wired fast 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 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
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: Velvet Black, Grey, Marrs Green	• Colors: Matte Black, Mystique Blue, Frosted Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
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