Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth vs Realme 12 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth and Realme 12 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 12 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth which has resolution of 2280 x 1080. Realme 12 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth | Realme 12 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.26 in | 6.72 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3350 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 5 MP Dual | 108 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 16999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth is Rs. 18990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 06, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 5G is Rs. 16999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth has screen size of 6.26 inches which falls short to Realme 12 5G's 6.72 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS LCD Screen Type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Realme's phone has only 401 PPI display density. Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth has 19:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 12 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 6 GB RAM Realme 12 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 12 5G's 108 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth's 12 MP + 5 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 24 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme 12 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v8.1 (Oreo) and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth | Realme 12 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Mi 8 Youth | 12 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September, 2018 | March 06, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Adapter, USB Data Cable, Sim Ejector Tool, Safety Guide, Quick Guide, Protective Case | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.8 x 156.4 x 7.5 mm | 76.1 x 165.7 x 7.69 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 188 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Twilight Purple, Woodland Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.26 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 401 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.4% | |
| Features | Screen Contrast: 1500:1, Brightness: 800 Nits (Typical), 950 Nits (High Brightness Mode) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41(2535-2655MHz)/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, Type-C v1.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass | Yes, with GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope, Support Meter Function |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Dynamic Button, LPDDR4X RAM, 5G + 5G Dual Mode | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 5 MP | 108 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Camera Sensor | Samsung S5KHM6 (108MP) + Smartsense SC202CS (2MP) | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | 3X Zoom Portrait Camera, Photo, Video, Night, Street, Pro, Pano, Portrait, Timelapse, Slo-Mo, Text Scanner, Hi-Res, Tilt-Shift, Movie, Dual View Video, Group Portrait, Supports Smart Scenario Recognition, Supports Fill Light for Video Shooting, Digital Zoom 20X |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 24 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 5 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 512 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | Yes | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3350 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, yes Fast | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Charge |