Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)


Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB)
Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB)
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Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)

Quick Comparison

Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) which has resolution of 1520 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB)

NameXiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB)Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
RAM4 GB6 GB
Display6.22 in6.79 in
Internal Memory64 GB128 GB
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Camera12 MP + 2 MP Dual50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple
PriceRs. 9499Rs. 7999

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Detailed Comparison

Price And Launch

The launch Date of the first phone is October 9, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) is Rs. 9499. The launch Date of the second phone is June 15, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 7999.

Display comparison

Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) has screen size of 6.22 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.79 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) has only 271 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 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB)'s ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) has 19:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 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 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) (64 GB).

Camera comparison

Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB)'s 12 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 9.0 and the second one on 13 version.

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Full Comparison

NameXiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB)Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
General
ModelRedmi 8Redmi 12
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSMDual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano+Nano SIMNano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
Release DateOctober 9, 2019June 15, 2023
Design
Dimensions75.4 x 156.3 x 9.4 mm76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm
Weight188 g198.5 g
ColorsJade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver
Display
TypeColor IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors)Color IPS Screen (16M Colors)
TouchYesYes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Size6.22 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz
Aspect Ratio19:920.5:9
PPI~ 271 PPI~ 396 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 81.7%~ 85.1%
Glass TypeCorning Gorilla Glass
FeaturesCorning Gorilla Glass 5550 nits (peak)
NotchYes, Water Drop NotchYes, Punch Hole
Memory
RAM4 GB6 GB
Expandable RAMUpto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Storage64 GB128 GB
Card SlotYes, upto 512 GBYes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GNo
VoLTEYes, Dual Stand-ByYes
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi VersionWi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac,2.4G, 5G
BluetoothYes, v4.2Yes, v5.3
USBYes, USB-C v2.0Yes, USB-C
USB FeaturesUSB on-the-go, USB ChargingUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging
IR BlasterYesYes
Extra
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU
Fingerprint SensorYes, RearYes, Side
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Proximity, CompassAccelerometer, E Compass
3.5mm Headphone JackYesYes
Splash ResistantYes
IP RatingIP53
Dust ResistantYes
Extra FeaturesMIUI Dialer, Glass Back, Bottom firing loudspeaker
Camera
Rear Camera12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main)
2 MP (Depth Sensor)		50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
PDAF
8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
120˚
2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)
Auto FocusYesYes
Features6P Lens and Dual PD, Portrait, Bokeh, PanaromaPhoto, 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
Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD
FlashYes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera8 MP ƒ/2 (Main)8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole
Front Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Technical
OSAndroid v9.0 (Pie)Android v13
Custom UIMIUI 14
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 439Mediatek Helio G88
CPU2 GHz, Octa Core Processor2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A532x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
GPUAdreno 505Mali-G52 MC2
JavaNoNo
BrowserYes, supports HTML5Yes
Multimedia
EmailYesYes
MusicYesMP4, M4V, MKV, XVID, WAV, AAC, MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE
VideoYesYes
FM RadioYesYes, with FM Recording
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast ChargingYes, 18W Fast Charging SupportYes, 18W Fast Charging Support
Talk Time32 hours

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