Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 10999 | Rs. 13800 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 29, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) is Rs. 10999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G is Rs. 13800.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G's 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) has display density of 409 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) has 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G's 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. 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 9.0 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi Note 8 | Redmi Note 12 |
| 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 | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.4 mm | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 188 g |
| Colors | Frosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 409 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 85% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| 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 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | |
| VoLTE | Yes | 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, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| 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) | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Portrait, Panorama,Pro Mode,Night Mode, Custom Watermark, Document mode, HDR, AI scene detection, Time burst, Google Lens, AI Watermark, Movie Frame, Voice shutter |
| Video Recording | 2160p @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| 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 | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 619 GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| 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, 33W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |