Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
Quick Comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Sony Xperia Pro-I has better resolution of 3840 x 1644 than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2460 x 1080. Sony Xperia Pro-I has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Sony Xperia Pro-I |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 14710 | Rs. 134999 |
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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. 14710. The launch Date of the second phone is October 26, 2021. The Expected cost of Sony Xperia Pro-I is Rs. 134999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Sony Xperia Pro-I's 6.5 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type where as Sony Xperia Pro-I has OLED Screen type. Sony's phone has display density of 643 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 Sony's phone ~ 82.5%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Sony Xperia Pro-I has 21:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Sony Xperia Pro-I has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Sony Xperia Pro-I's 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 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 11 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Sony Xperia Pro-I |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 01, 2023 | October 26, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 72 x 166 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 221 g |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.5 inches, 1644 x 3840 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 21:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 643 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | ~ 82.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (Front), Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (Rear) |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | HDR BT.2020 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | No |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | 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 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| 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, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus | 12 MP f/2-f/4 (Wide Angle) 12 MP f/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Features | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* Lens Coating, Panorama, 12-bit RAW, HDR, Eye Tracking |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.XX GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.XX GHz Kryo 680 |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Adreno 660 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC-LC, AAC+, eAAC+, AAC-ELD, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, FLAC, MP3, MIDI, Vorbis, PCM, Opus, ALAC, DSD |
| Video | Yes | .mp4(H.264, H.265) |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |