Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM + 128GB) and Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
| RAM | 4 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 + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 26332 | Rs. 11999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 29, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 26332. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is Rs. 11999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.3 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 409 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB 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 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 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 8 | 12 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 29, 2019 | August 01, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.4 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| 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 2340 pixels | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 409 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 91% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 256 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| 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, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, 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 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse |
| Video Recording | 2160p @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 | 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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| 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 | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| 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, 18W |