Poco X8 Pro 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2756 x 1268 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Poco X8 Pro 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
| Name | Poco X8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 45999 | Rs. 17799 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 17, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Poco X8 Pro 5G is Rs. 45999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is Rs. 17799.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Poco X8 Pro 5G's 6.59 inch screen. Poco X8 Pro 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 460 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 ~ 89.8% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 86.8%. Poco X8 Pro 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Poco X8 Pro 5G's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Poco X8 Pro 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G (128 GB).
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Poco X8 Pro 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G's 16 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 12 version.
| Name | Poco X8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 2511FPC34G | Redmi Note 12 Pro |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 17, 2026 (Expected) | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.03 x 162.9 x 7.98 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | |
| Colors | Black; other colors | Onyx Black, Frosted Blue, Stardust Purple |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) | Color Pro AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 1268 x 2756 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.8% | ~ 86.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | HDR10+, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, 3000 Nits Peak Brightness, 2160Hz Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate | 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78 | SA: n1/3/5/8/28a/38/40/41/77/78, NSA: n38/40/41/77/78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,300,000 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity | 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/1.5 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) macro |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Photo Mode, 50MP Mode, Panorama, Time-Lapse, AI Watermark, Long exposure, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Film Camera, Xiaomi Pro-cut, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | MIUI13 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 |
| CPU | 3.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G720 MC8 | ARM Mali G68 MP4 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| 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, 67W Fast charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | |