Redmi 12 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro
21.1Performance20.6
45.1Display29.7
29Camera33.1
38.8Battery34.1
28Features28
7 spec wins — Redmi 125 spec wins — Redmi Note 8 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi 12 wins this phone face-off, 31.7 to 28.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+15) and battery (+5). Redmi Note 8 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 12
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 39 vs 34
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $199
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 8 Pro
- Stronger camera score: 33 vs 29
- 150% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 8 MP
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 18% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 500 vs 425
- 18% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,600 vs 1,360
Display
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″+4% | 6.53 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz+50% | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Helio G90T |
| AnTuTu 10 | 275,000Top 92% | 315,000+15%Top 89% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 425Top 92% | 500+18%Top 91% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,360Top 94% | 1,600+18%Top 91% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP+150% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+7% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 9 (MIUI 10) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |