Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 which has resolution of 2280 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 7999 | Rs. 8999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is June 15, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 7999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 16, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is Rs. 8999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's 6.3 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.1% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 9.0 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 8 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | June 15, 2023 | October 16, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.35 mm |
| Weight | 198.5 g | 191 g |
| Colors | Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.1% | ~ 81.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | 550 nits (peak) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 2.5D Curved Glass |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| 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, v5.3 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, E Compass | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | MIUI Dialer, Glass Back, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Dedicated Macro Camera 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 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 | Ultra-wide Angle Recording, Macro Recording, Short video mode, 4K Recording |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 610 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID, WAV, AAC, MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AMR, FLAC |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 22 days | |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | 32 hours |