Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Realme 12 5G
Quick Comparison
Realme 12 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8. In terms of display resolution, Realme 12 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 which has resolution of 2280 x 1080. Realme 12 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 | Realme 12 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.72 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 108 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 8999 | Rs. 16999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 16, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is Rs. 8999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 06, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 5G is Rs. 16999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Realme 12 5G's 6.72 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS LCD Screen Type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Realme's phone has only 401 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.4% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 12 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 12 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's lower 4 GB RAM. Realme 12 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 12 5G's 108 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme 12 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 9.0 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 | Realme 12 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 8 | 12 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 16, 2019 | March 06, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Adapter, USB Data Cable, Sim Ejector Tool, Safety Guide, Quick Guide, Protective Case | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.35 mm | 76.1 x 165.7 x 7.69 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 188 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Twilight Purple, Woodland Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 401 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 91.4% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 2.5D Curved Glass | Screen Contrast: 1500:1, Brightness: 800 Nits (Typical), 950 Nits (High Brightness Mode) |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41(2535-2655MHz)/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope, Support Meter Function |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Dynamic Button, LPDDR4X RAM, 5G + 5G Dual Mode | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Dedicated Macro Camera 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 108 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Camera Sensor | Samsung S5KHM6 (108MP) + Smartsense SC202CS (2MP) | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Ultra-wide Angle Recording, Macro Recording, Short video mode, 4K Recording | 3X Zoom Portrait Camera, Photo, Video, Night, Street, Pro, Pano, Portrait, Timelapse, Slo-Mo, Text Scanner, Hi-Res, Tilt-Shift, Movie, Dual View Video, Group Portrait, Supports Smart Scenario Recognition, Supports Fill Light for Video Shooting, Digital Zoom 20X |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Main) | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 5 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Charge |
| StandBy Time | 22 days | |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | |