Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Poco X8 Pro 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Poco X8 Pro 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro 5G has better resolution of 1268 x 2756 than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2460 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Poco X8 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.59 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 14499 | Rs. 32999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 14499. The launch Date of the second phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro 5G is Rs. 32999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Poco X8 Pro 5G's 6.59 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type where as Poco X8 Pro 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Poco's phone ~ 89.8%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Poco X8 Pro 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Poco X8 Pro 5G 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 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'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 16 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Poco X8 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 12 5G | MZB0MVFIN, X8 Pro |
| 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 | August 01, 2023 | March 17, 2026 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 75.19 x 157.53 x 8.38 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 201.47 g |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.59 inches, 2756 x 1268 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | ~ 89.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | 2000nts HBM ,3500nits Peak | |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | Adaptive Refresh Rate 30(AOD)/60/90/120Hz TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 | 5G SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | 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 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,300,000 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP + 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | Dynamic Shot, Motion Capture, Documents Mode, Potrait Mode, Pro Mode, 50MP Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Voice Shutter, HDR, Panaroma, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | 1x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Mali-G720 MC8 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6500 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 100W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | |