Poco M8 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Poco M8 Pro 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Poco M8 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Poco M8 Pro 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Poco M8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 27990 | Rs. 12239 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 08, 2026. The Expected cost of Poco M8 Pro 5G is Rs. 27990. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 12239.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Poco M8 Pro 5G's 6.83 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Poco's phone has display density of 447 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.6% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 85%. Poco M8 Pro 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Poco M8 Pro 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Poco M8 Pro 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Poco M8 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Poco M8 Pro 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Poco M8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 2510EPC8BG | Redmi Note 12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 08, 2026 | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.3 x 163.3 x 8.3 mm | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 206 g | 188 g |
| Colors | Black, Green, Silver | Frosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 447 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.6% | ~ 85% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (HBM), 3200 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Cocmpass, Proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | No | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Portrait, Panorama,Pro Mode,Night Mode, Custom Watermark, Document mode, HDR, AI scene detection, Time burst, Google Lens, AI Watermark, Movie Frame, Voice shutter |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | MIUI 13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| CPU | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Adreno 619 GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W | Yes |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |