Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Realme 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Realme 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Realme 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 64 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 21376 | Rs. 15990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 06, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 21376. The launch Date of the second phone is March 24, 2021. The cost of Realme 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 15990.
Display comparison
Realme 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.4 inches which falls short to Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has OLED Screen type where as Realme 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Realme 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 411 PPI & Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 92.65% than Realme 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 90.8%. Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.06:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 11 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 06, 2024 | March 24, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.45 x 162.95 x 7.87 mm | 73.9 x 160.6 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 177 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Pioneer Green, Navigator Beige | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16.7M) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.06:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 92.65% | ~ 90.8% |
| Features | HDR10+, 600 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak), HDR 10+ Certification | COG Sealing Process, Always-on Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, upto 256 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, 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 Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, QZSS, GALILEO | yes with A-GPS, Beidou, Glonass, Galileo |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyrometer, Acceleration Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Magnetic Induction Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Rain Water Smart Touch, LPDDR4X RAM, 5G + 5G Dual Mode | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus | 64 MP f/1.79 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.25 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 2 MP f/2.4 (Mono ) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYT-600 Sensor | |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Starry Mode, Tilt-shift, Neon Portrait, Dynamic Bokeh, AI Colour Portrait, Super Nightscape, Panoramic View, Expert, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra Wide, Ultra Macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, Chroma Boost, Bokeh Effect Control |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.45 (Wide Angle) | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.45 (Ultra Wide) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 5 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Helio G95 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Mali-G76 MC4 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, 30W Dart Charging |