Poco X8 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Poco X8 Pro 5G. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro 5G has better resolution of 1268 x 2756 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco X8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 32999 | Rs. 25490 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro 5G is Rs. 32999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 25490.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) 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 (12GB RAM + 256GB) 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 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco X8 Pro 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
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 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco X8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | MZB0MVFIN, X8 Pro | 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 | January 05, 2023 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.19 x 157.53 x 8.38 mm | 76.03 x 162.9 x 7.98 mm |
| Weight | 201.47 g | 187 g |
| Colors | Black | Onyx Black, Frosted Blue, Stardust Purple |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) | Color Pro AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 2756 x 1268 pixels, 120 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 7i | |
| Brightness | 2000nts HBM ,3500nits Peak | |
| Features | Adaptive Refresh Rate 30(AOD)/60/90/120Hz TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | 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 | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 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, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, 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 | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP | 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 | Dynamic Shot, Motion Capture, Documents Mode, Potrait Mode, Pro Mode, 50MP Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Voice Shutter, HDR, Panaroma, Google Lens | 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, 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP 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 3 | MIUI13 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 |
| CPU | 3.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 | 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W | Yes, 67W Fast charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | |