Xiaomi Mi 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi 8 which has resolution of 2248 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi.
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.21 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 22301 | Rs. 8999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 8 is Rs. 22301. The launch Date of the second phone is June 15, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G is Rs. 8999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 8's 6.21 inch screen. Xiaomi Mi 8 has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Mi 8 has display density of 402 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.1% than Xiaomi Mi 8's ~ 83.8%. Xiaomi Mi 8 has 18.7:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Mi 8 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Mi 8's 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi 8 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 4G's 8 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 13 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G |
| General | ||
| Model | Mi 8 | Redmi 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 | June 15, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.8 x 154.9 x 7.6 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 175 g | 198.5 g |
| Colors | Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.21 inches, 1080 x 2248 pixels | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 402 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.8% | ~ 85.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | 550 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Large Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 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 | No | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Proximity | Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra | DLNA | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | MIUI Dialer, Glass Back, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Photo, Portrait, Night Mode, 50MP, Custom Watermark, Google Lens, Tilt Shift, Timed Burst, Film Filters, Macro, HDR, Timelapse, Voice Shutter, Video Features: Ultra Wide Video, Macro Video, Timelapse |
| 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 845 | Mediatek Helio G88 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID, WAV, AAC, MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes, with FM Recording |
| 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, 18W Fast Charging Support |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | |