Xiaomi Mi 8 SE vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Mi 8 SE 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 Xiaomi Mi 8 SE which has resolution of 2244 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi 8 SE
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 SE | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.88 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3120 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 5 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 19744 | Rs. 11999 |
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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 August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is Rs. 11999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 8 SE's 5.88 inch screen. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE has display density of 424 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Xiaomi Mi 8 SE's ~ 81.3%. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE has 18.7:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual 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 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 8.1 and the second one on 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 SE | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Mi 8 SE | 12 5G |
| 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 | May, 2018 | August 01, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.09 x 147.3 x 7.5 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 164 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 | 5.88 inches, 1080 x 2244 pixels | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 424 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.3% | ~ 91% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) |
| Notch | Yes, Large 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 | No | 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, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | 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 | 12 MP + 5 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | 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 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 | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID, WAV, AAC, MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE, H.265/HEVC, H.264, MPEG4 | Yes |
| 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, 18W |