Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus comes with same RAM.Neither of them has front Flash. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition which has resolution of 2248 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.21 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4980 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 49142 | Rs. 27499 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition is Rs. 49142. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus is Rs. 27499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition has screen size of 6.21 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus's 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has Screen type. Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition has display density of 402 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has only 395 PPI display density. Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition has 18.7:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus's 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition's 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition 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 Plus'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 Explorer Edition | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | 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 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 208.4 g |
| Colors | Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, Obsidian Black | |
| 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 | ~ 86.8% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | HDR10, 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 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 | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra | DLNA | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 3000mm² Vapor Chamber | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP with autofocus | 200 MP 2.24um 16-in-1, 1.12um 4-in-1, 0.56 um f/1.65 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (macro) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | ISOCELL HPX Sensor, | |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Photo Mode, 50MP Mode, 200 MP Ultra HD Mode, Panorama, Timelapse, 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 @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.45 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| 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 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4980 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging | |