Xiaomi Mi 8 SE vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Mi 8 SE. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi 8 SE which has resolution of 2244 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi 8 SE
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 SE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.88 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3120 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 5 MP Dual | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 19744 | Rs. 14999 |
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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 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 14999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE has screen size of 5.88 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE has display density of 424 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85% than Xiaomi Mi 8 SE's ~ 81.3%. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE has 18.7:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Mi 8 SE's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 13 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 12 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 SE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Mi 8 SE | Redmi Note 12 |
| 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 | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.09 x 147.3 x 7.5 mm | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 164 g | 188 g |
| Colors | Frosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 5.88 inches, 1080 x 2244 pixels | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 424 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.3% | ~ 85% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 |
| Notch | Yes, Large Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| 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 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | |
| 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, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| 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, Proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 5 MP | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Portrait, Panorama,Pro Mode,Night Mode, Custom Watermark, Document mode, HDR, AI scene detection, Time burst, Google Lens, AI Watermark, Movie Frame, Voice shutter |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Adreno 616 | Adreno 619 GPU |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | PCM, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, MP3, AMR – NB and WB, FLAC, APE, WAV | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID, WAV, AAC, MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE, H.265/HEVC, H.264, MPEG4 | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes, with FM Recording |
| 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, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |