Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2248 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.21 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 29983 | Rs. 21499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 29983. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is Rs. 21499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.21 inch screen. Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has Screen type. Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 402 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.8% than Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 83.8%. Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 18.7:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) 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.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v8.1 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| 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 | May, 2018 | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.8 x 154.9 x 7.6 mm | 76.03 x 162.9 x 7.98 mm |
| Weight | 175 g | 187 g |
| Colors | Onyx Black, Frosted Blue, Stardust Purple | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Pro AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.21 inches, 1080 x 2248 pixels | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 402 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.8% | ~ 86.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode |
| Notch | Yes, Large Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/28a/38/40/41/77/78, NSA: n38/40/41/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Proximity | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra | DLNA | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP with autofocus | 50 MP f/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (macro) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | 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 @ 60 fps UHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP | Punch Hole 16 MP (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI13 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | ARM Mali G68 MP4 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3400 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 4.0+ | Yes, 67W Fast charging |