Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Quad | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 15994 | Rs. 21499 |
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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 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 15994. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is Rs. 21499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.8% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 84.9%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v9.0 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 16, 2019 | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.4 x 161.7 x 8.8 mm | 76.03 x 162.9 x 7.98 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 187 g |
| Colors | Onyx Black, Frosted Blue, Stardust Purple | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Pro AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.9% | ~ 86.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 2.5D Curved Glass | 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/28a/38/40/41/77/78, NSA: n38/40/41/77/78 | |
| 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, 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 on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | UFS2.1, Amazon Alexa Built-in | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP f/1.7 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro Lens) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | 50 MP f/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (macro) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | |
| Features | Night mode, AI Scene detection, Smart ultra-wide angle mode | AI Beautify | Burst mode | Tilt-shift | Level display | Custom watermark | Pro mode | AI Portrait mode, 3D Lighting, Panorama mode | Photo Mode, 50MP Mode, Panorama, Time-Lapse, AI Watermark, Long exposure, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Film Camera, Xiaomi Pro-cut, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP f/2 (Main) | Punch Hole 16 MP (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI13 | |
| Chipset | mediatek Helio G90T | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 |
| CPU | 2.05 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G76 3EEMC4 | ARM Mali G68 MP4 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast charging |
| StandBy Time | 27 days | |
| Talk Time | 2 days | |