Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) which has resolution of 2220 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.6 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 16 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 29990 | Rs. 11868 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December, 2017. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is Rs. 29990. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is Rs. 11868.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has screen size of 5.6 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 6.79 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has IPS Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 441 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 396 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has 18.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)'s 16 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP + 8 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 7.1.1 and the second one on 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | 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 | December, 2017 | August 01, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 70.59 x 149.19 x 8.4 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 172 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 5.6 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 441 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) Screen Protection | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | 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 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | 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 | 16 MP with autofocus | 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP + 8 MP | Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.1 (Nougat) | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, WMV | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | |