Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2280 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 8699 | Rs. 8750 |
The launch Date of the first phone is October 16, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 8699. The launch Date of the second phone is June 15, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G is Rs. 8750.
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.3 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has only 396 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 Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) 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 12 4G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 9.0 and the second one on 13 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 8 | 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 | October 16, 2019 | June 15, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.35 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 198.5 g |
| Colors | Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 85.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 2.5D Curved Glass | 550 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 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, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | MIUI Dialer, Glass Back, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| 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) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Ultra-wide Angle Recording, Macro Recording, Short video mode, 4K Recording | 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 | 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 v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Mediatek Helio G88 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID, WAV, AAC, MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes, with FM Recording |
| 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, 18W Fast Charging Support |
| StandBy Time | 22 days | |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | 32 hours |