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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 1, 2023 | May 31, 2018 |
| Released | 2023, August 04 | 2018, May |
| Status | Available | Discontinued |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE | 1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA | No |
| Speed | LTE, 5G | LTE |
| Technology | 5G/4G/LTE/GSM | 4G/LTE/GSM |
BODY5 fields
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame (7000 series) |
| Dimensions | 168.6 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm (6.64 x 3.00 x 0.32 in) | 154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.94 x 0.30 in) |
| IP Rating | IP53 dust and splash resistant | No IP rating |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) | 175 g (6.17 oz) |
DISPLAY7 fields
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 550 nits | 619 nits (max, measured) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density) | 1080 x 2248 pixels (~402 ppi density) |
| Screen-to-body | ~85.1% | ~83.8% |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 109.5 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.21 inches, 97.1 cm2 (~83.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 550 nits | Super AMOLED, HDR10 |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 613 | Adreno 630 |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12 |
MEMORY4 fields
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Internal | 128GB, 256GB | 64GB, 128GB , 256GB |
| RAM | 4GB RAM, 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM | 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM |
| Storage/RAM variants | 128GB, 256GB; 4GB RAM, 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM | 64GB, 128GB , 256GB; 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM |
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, HDR | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| MAIN CAMERA | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens | 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 56mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 720p@960fps |
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm | 20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND2 fields
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with dual speakers | Yes, with dual speakers |
COMMUNICATION6 fields
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
FEATURES1 field
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | Infrared Face ID, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compas |
BATTERY3 fields
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 3400 mAh |
| Charging Type | 18W wired, PD | 18W wired, QC4 |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh | Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4 fields
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver | Black, Blue, White, Gold |
| Launch Price (USD) | $180.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $172.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Models | 23076RN4BI, 23076RN8DY, 2AFZZRN8DY | M1803E1A |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦130,000 (Seller price) | ₦130,000 (Seller price) |
SECURITY1 field
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Biometric security: Fingerprint (side-mounted). | Biometric security: Fingerprint (rear-mounted). |