Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (4GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 12C and Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (4GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (4GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2280 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 12C which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (4GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 12C
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12C | Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.71 in | 6.26 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3350 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual | 12 MP + 5 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 9999 | Rs. 19999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 30, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12C is Rs. 9999. The launch Date of the second phone is September, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 19999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C has larger screen size of 6.71 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.26 inch screen. There is IPS LCD Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (4GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 12C has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (4GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 82.5% than Xiaomi Redmi 12C's ~ 82.1%. Xiaomi Redmi 12C has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 19:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (4GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 12C (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C's 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 12 MP + 5 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (4GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 24 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12C's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on v8.1 (Oreo) version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12C | Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 12C | Mi 8 Lite 4GB |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 30, 2023 | September, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.41 x 168.76 x 8.77 mm | 75.8 x 156.4 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 169 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 120 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.26 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 19:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.1% | ~ 82.5% |
| Features | 500 nit (typ), 1500:1 (typ) Contrast Ratio | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes | Yes, USB-C v1.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Splash Resistant | No | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Depth Sensor) | 12 MP + 5 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Standard HDR, Portrait Mode | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash | 24 MP Notch |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 512 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | SMS(threaded view), MMS, IM | |
| Yes | Push Email | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | Yes | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.265 |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3350 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 3.0 | |