Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 which has resolution of 2280 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 10499 | Rs. 8999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 30, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G is Rs. 10499. The launch Date of the second phone is October 16, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is Rs. 8999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G's 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.3% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 9.0 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 30, 2023 | October 16, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.96 x 165.66 x 7.85 mm | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.35 mm |
| Weight | 186 g | 191 g |
| Colors | Onyx Gray, Mint Green, Ice Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.3% | ~ 81.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 2.5D Curved Glass |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP 0.64µm, PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP 120˚, 1/4", 1.12µm f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Dedicated Macro Camera) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Photo, Portrait, Night, Pro Mode, Document Mode, 50MP, Short Video, Panorama, Custom Watermark, Google Lens, Movie Frame, Tilt Shift, Voice Shutter, Timed Burst, Beautify, Filters, Video Features: Short Video, Slow Motion, Ultra Wide Video, Macro Video, Timelapse, Movie Frame | Ultra-wide Angle Recording, Macro Recording, Short video mode, 4K Recording |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 13 MP f/2.5 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash | 13 MP f/2 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver | |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 610 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AMR, FLAC |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | 22 days |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |