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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Redmi Note 8

WINNER
X
35.6Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 8

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 8

$149

26.1Inno Score
26.2Performance20
46.9Display31.2
30.1Camera29.8
47.8Battery29.4
28Features20
12 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)1 spec wins — Redmi Note 8

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 12 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 35.6 to 26.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+18) and display (+16). Redmi Note 8 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • Stronger performance score: 26 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 47 vs 31
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 8

  • Lower launch price: $149 vs $199

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 8
Screen size6.67 ″+6%6.3 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution2400x10802340x1080
Pixel density395 ppi409 ppi+4%
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 8
ChipsetSnapdragon 685Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 10470,000+88%Top 80%250,000Top 97%
Geekbench 6 (single)470+42%Top 92%330Top 100%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500+15%Top 92%1,300Top 99%
RAM (max)8 GB+100%4 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 8
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 8
Capacity5,000 mAh+25%4,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W+83%18 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 8
Weight184 g+3%190 g
Thickness7.9 mm+6%8.4 mm
IP ratingIP53—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 8
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.14.2
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 8
OS at launchAndroid 13 (MIUI 14)Android 9 (MIUI 10)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 8
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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