Xiaomi Mi 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12C. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Mi 8 has better resolution of 2248 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 12C which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.21 in | 6.71 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual |
| Price | Rs. 22301 | Rs. 9999 |
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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 is Rs. 22301. The launch Date of the second phone is March 30, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12C is Rs. 9999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C has larger screen size of 6.71 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 8's 6.21 inch screen. Xiaomi Mi 8 has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12C has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Mi 8 has display density of 402 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 12C has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Mi 8 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.8% than Xiaomi Redmi 12C's ~ 82.1%. Xiaomi Mi 8 has 18.7:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12C has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 12C's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C's 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual 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 12C's 5 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 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Mi 8 | 12C |
| 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 | March 30, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.8 x 154.9 x 7.6 mm | 76.41 x 168.76 x 8.77 mm |
| Weight | 175 g | 192 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 120 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.21 inches, 1080 x 2248 pixels | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 402 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.8% | ~ 82.1% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | 500 nit (typ), 1500:1 (typ) Contrast Ratio |
| Notch | Yes, Large Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Proximity | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra | DLNA | |
| Splash Resistant | No | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Standard HDR, Portrait Mode |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| 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, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| 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+ | |