Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 64GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 64GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 64GB) which has resolution of 1520 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 64GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 64GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G |
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.22 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 7990 | Rs. 8998 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is June 12, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 64GB) is Rs. 7990. The launch Date of the second phone is June 15, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G is Rs. 8998.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 64GB) has screen size of 6.22 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's 6.79 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 64GB) has LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 64GB) has only 270 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.1% than Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 64GB)'s ~ 81.8%. Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 64GB) has 19:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 64GB)'s lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 64GB) (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 64GB)'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 9 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 64GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 8A Dual | Redmi 12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | June 12, 2020 | June 15, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.41 x 156.48 x 9.4 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 198.5 g |
| Colors | Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 270 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.8% | ~ 85.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 2.5D Glass, Rounded Display Corners | 550 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | |
| 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, v4.2 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Electronic Compass, Accelerometer | Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, P2i | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | MIUI Dialer, Glass Back, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (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 Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AI Portrait Mode, AI Scene Detection | Photo, 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 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 (Main) | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9 (Pie) | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Mediatek Helio G88 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID, WAV, AAC, MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Supported | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | |