Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) which has resolution of 1520 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G |
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.22 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 8999 | Rs. 8998 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 11, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) is Rs. 8999. 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 12 4G has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s 6.22 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) 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 + 32GB) 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 + 32GB)'s ~ 81.8%. Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) 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 + 32GB)'s lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB)'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 + 32GB) | 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 | February 11, 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 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Features | 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 | 32 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, A2DP, LE | 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 | No | 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 (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 | MP3, ·AAC, AMR | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID, WAV, AAC, MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4 | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion 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 | |