Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual which has resolution of 1520 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual |
| RAM | 4 GB | 2 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.22 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 13 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 11999 | Rs. 7990 |
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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 is Rs. 11999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 11, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual is Rs. 7990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual's 6.22 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual has LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual has only 270 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual's ~ 81.8%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual has 19:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual's lower 2 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual's 13 MP + 2 MP Dual 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 9 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual |
| General | ||
| Model | 12 5G | Redmi 8A Dual |
| 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 | February 11, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 75.41 x 156.48 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 188 g |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 270 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | ~ 81.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | 2.5D Glass, Rounded Display Corners |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 32 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 | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v4.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Electronic Compass, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes, P2i |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | 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) | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | No |
| Features | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | AI Portrait Mode, AI Scene Detection |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v9 (Pie) |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Adreno 505 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, ·AAC, AMR |
| Video | Yes | MP4 |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Supported |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |