Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G 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 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.22 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP Dual | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 7990 | Rs. 12330 |
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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. 7990. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G is Rs. 12330.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) has screen size of 6.22 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G's 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) has LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G 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 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85% 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 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G'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 Note 12 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G's 48 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 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 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 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi 8A Dual | Redmi Note 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 | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.41 x 156.48 x 9.4 mm | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 188 g |
| Colors | Frosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M 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% | ~ 85% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | 2.5D Glass, Rounded Display Corners | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | |
| 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, v5.1, 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| 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 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | No | Yes |
| Features | AI Portrait Mode, AI Scene Detection | Portrait, Panorama,Pro Mode,Night Mode, Custom Watermark, Document mode, HDR, AI scene detection, Time burst, Google Lens, AI Watermark, Movie Frame, Voice shutter |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP (Main) | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9 (Pie) | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 619 GPU |
| 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 | 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, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |