Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) which has resolution of 1520 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus |
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.22 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4980 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP Dual | 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 8490 | Rs. 20799 |
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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. 8490. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus is Rs. 20799.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has larger screen size of 6.67 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 Note 12 Pro Plus has Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) has only 270 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.8% 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 Note 12 Pro Plus has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus's larger 8 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 Note 12 Pro Plus has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus's 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s 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 12 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi 8A Dual | Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 11, 2020 | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.41 x 156.48 x 9.4 mm | 76.03 x 162.9 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 208.4 g |
| Colors | Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, Obsidian Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Pro AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 270 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.8% | ~ 86.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | 2.5D Glass, Rounded Display Corners | HDR10, 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/28a/38/40/41/77/78 , NSA: n38/40/41/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Electronic Compass, Accelerometer | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, P2i | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 3000mm² Vapor Chamber | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 200 MP ƒ/1.65 (Wide Angle) 2.24um 16-in-1, 1.12um 4-in-1, 0.56 um 8 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) macro |
| Camera Sensor | ISOCELL HPX Sensor, | |
| Auto Focus | No | Yes |
| Features | AI Portrait Mode, AI Scene Detection | Photo Mode, 50MP Mode, 200 MP Ultra HD Mode, Panorama, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Film Camera, Xiaomi Pro Cut, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP (Main) | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9 (Pie) | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, ·AAC, AMR | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4 | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4980 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Supported | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |