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Google Pixel 8 vs Redmi Note 12 Turbo

WINNER
Google Pixel 8

Google

Google Pixel 8

$699

52Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
48.8Inno Score
40.9Performance44
54.3Display45.5
44.2Camera44.1
52.9Battery58.4
94.7Features60
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 89 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Turbo

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 8 wins this phone face-off, 52 to 48.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and display (+9). Redmi Note 12 Turbo still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8

  • Stronger display score: 54 vs 46
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
  • 250% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 2 years
  • 100% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 50% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Turbo

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 41
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 53
  • 148% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 27 W
  • 52% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 11 MP
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • Lower launch price: $349 vs $699

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Screen size6.2 ″6.67 ″+8%
Panel typeOLED (Actua)AMOLED
Resolution1080x24002400x1080
Pixel density428 ppi+8%395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits+100%1,000 nits
Screen-to-body86.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Redmi Note 12 Turbo
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 10930,000Top 54%1,263,761+36%Top 34%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,720+20%Top 43%1,430Top 52%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+5%Top 45%4,150Top 48%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP+50%8 MP
Optical zoom2 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera11 MP16 MP+52%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Capacity4,575 mAh5,000 mAh+9%
Wired charging27 W67 W+148%
Wireless charging18 W—
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Weight187 g181 g+3%
Thickness8.9 mm7.9 mm+11%
IP ratingIP68IP53
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Redmi Note 12 Turbo
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Redmi Note 12 Turbo
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge7 years+250%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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