Xiaomi Mi 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi 8 which has resolution of 2248 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi.
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.21 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 22301 | Rs. 11159 |
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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 January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G is Rs. 11159.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 8's 6.21 inch screen. Xiaomi Mi 8 has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Mi 8 has display density of 402 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85% than Xiaomi Mi 8's ~ 83.8%. Xiaomi Mi 8 has 18.7:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Mi 8 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G's 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses 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 Note 12 5G's 13 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 Note 12 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| 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 | 74.8 x 154.9 x 7.6 mm | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 175 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 | 6.21 inches, 1080 x 2248 pixels | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 402 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.8% | ~ 85% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 |
| Notch | Yes, Large Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 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 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, Barometer, Proximity | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra | DLNA | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP with autofocus | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| 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 | Punch Hole 13 MP (Wide Angle) with 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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 619 GPU |
| 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 | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| 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, 33W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |