Xiaomi Mi 8 SE vs Realme 12 Pro 5G
Quick Comparison
Realme 12 Pro 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Mi 8 SE. In terms of display resolution, Realme 12 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi 8 SE which has resolution of 2244 x 1080. Realme 12 Pro 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi 8 SE
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 SE | Realme 12 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.88 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3120 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 5 MP Dual | 50 MP + 32 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 19744 | Rs. 21819 |
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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 SE is Rs. 19744. The launch Date of the second phone is January 29, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 Pro 5G is Rs. 21819.
Display comparison
Realme 12 Pro 5G has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 8 SE's 5.88 inch screen. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Realme 12 Pro 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 424 PPI & Realme's phone has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81.3%. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE has 18.7:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 12 Pro 5G has 20:1.9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 12 Pro 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Mi 8 SE's lower 4 GB RAM. Realme 12 Pro 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 32 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Mi 8 SE's 12 MP + 5 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme 12 Pro 5G's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 8.1 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 SE | Realme 12 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Mi 8 SE | 12 Pro |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May, 2018 | January 29, 2024 |
| In The Box | realme 12 Pro 5G, USB Type-C Cable, 67W Adapter, Protect Case, SIM Card Needle, Screen Protect Film, Quick Guide, Important Product Information Including the Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.09 x 147.3 x 7.5 mm | 74.02 x 161.47 x 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 164 g | 190 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Submarine Blue, Navigator Beige | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 5.88 inches, 1080 x 2244 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 | 20:1.9 |
| PPI | ~ 424 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.3% | ~ 93% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection | Contrast Ratio: 5,000,000: 1, Brightness Adjustment: 20,000 Level, Colour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, Colour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3 |
| Notch | Yes, Large Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/3/5/8/28B/40/41/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes with Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope, Support Meter Function |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Extra Features | Supports Dolby Atmos, Dual-mic Noise Cancellation, Hi-Res Audio Certification, 5G + 5G Dual Mode, Luxury Watch Design, 3D Vapour Chamber Cooling System, Super Linear Dual Speakers | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 5 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 26mm 32 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 2x optical zoom and 4x lossless zoom 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 16mm |
| Camera Sensor | SONY IMX882 (50 MP), Sony IMX709 Sensor (32 MP) | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Photo, Video, Night, Street, Pro, Pano, Portrait, Timelapse, Slow-Mo, Text Scanner, Hi-Res, Starry Mode, Tilt-Shift, Macro, Movie, Dual-View Video, Group Portrait, Long Exposure |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 1080p @ 120 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 5.0 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen1 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4xCortex-A78@2.2 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@1.8 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 616 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | PCM, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, MP3, AMR – NB and WB, FLAC, APE, WAV | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID, WAV, AAC, MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE, H.265/HEVC, H.264, MPEG4 | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3120 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 3.0 | Yes, 67W SUPERVOOC Charge |