Huawei Nova 8 Pro 4G vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Quick Comparison
Huawei Nova 8 Pro 4G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G. In terms of display resolution, Huawei Nova 8 Pro 4G has better resolution of 2676 x 1236 than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G which has resolution of 2460 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Huawei Nova 8 Pro 4G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.72 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Quad | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 32999 | Rs. 11988 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 26, 2021. The cost of Huawei Nova 8 Pro 4G is Rs. 32999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is Rs. 11988.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Huawei Nova 8 Pro 4G's 6.72 inch screen. Huawei Nova 8 Pro 4G has OLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has IPS Screen type. Huawei's phone has display density of 439 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Huawei's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.7% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 91%. Huawei Nova 8 Pro 4G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Huawei Nova 8 Pro 4G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 8 Pro 4G's 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Huawei Nova 8 Pro 4G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP + 16 MP Dual Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Huawei Nova 8 Pro 4G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 26, 2021 | August 01, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.08 x 163.32 x 7.85 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 184 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1.07B) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.72 inches, 1236 x 2676 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 439 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.7% | ~ 91% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac，2.4G/5G | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass,Ambient Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus | 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus |
| Features | panorama, HDR | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) 32 MP f/2.4 (Ultra Wide) | Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 985 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.58 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.58 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x2.40 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G77 (8-core) | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | mp3, *.mid, *.amr, *.3gp, *.mp4, *.wav, *.ogg, *.flac | Yes |
| Video | *.3gp, *.mp4 | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 66W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |