realme 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: realme 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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realme 8 Prorealme 8 ProGlobal · 6GB · 128GB
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Basics
realme 8 Pro
realme 8 Pro
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Global · 4GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- No price,
no Ki 		7.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.3Design & Materials 7.1Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.4Performance & Hardware 6.3Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.3Camera 6.0Camera
Connectivity score 6.1 Connectivity 6.0 Connectivity
Battery score 5.9 Battery 7.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.6
25 reviews
8.1
55 reviews

Technical specifications of the realme 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G

Specs where to buy realme 8 Pro realme 8 Pro
Global · 6GB · 128GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Global · 4GB · 128GB
Inches 6.4" 6.67"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 83% useful 85% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 73.9 mm
160.6 mm
8.1 mm 		76.0 mm
165.7 mm
7.8 mm
Weight 176 g 184 g
Micro SnapD. 720g
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 685
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 327.458
v9 		338.900
v10
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
108 Mpx · ƒ/1.89
S5KHM2
2 3 4 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
S5KJN1
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.45 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.45
Bands
OS Android 13 Tiramisu Android 13 Tiramisu

Brand
Brand realme Xiaomi
Aliases RMX3081 --

Release Date
Release date March 2021,
3 years ago 		March 2023,
1 year ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

realme 8 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
realme 8 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Size
73.9 mm • 160.6 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.0 mm • 165.7 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 176 g 184 g
Usable surface 83 % 85 %
Materials Plastic, Splash resistant design Plastic
Resistance - IP53
Colors
Black

Blue

Gray
Blue

Gray

Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.4" 6.67"
Type Super AMOLED AMOLED • E2 Pro
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 411 Pixels per inch 395 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Touch sampling rate 180 Hz
  • Brightnes 430 cd/m² (typ)
  • Peak brightness - 1000 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • 82% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Luminescent material - E3
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • Peak brightness - 1200 cd/m²
  • Max brightness HBM - 700 cd/m²
  • 4500000:1 contrast ratio
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
8.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.8
8.5
Is it comfortable?
9.2
8.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.6
8.7
Number of reviews
25 reviews
55 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (SM6225)
CPU 2x Kryo 360 2.3 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4x1.9GHz Cortex-A53
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 8 nm 6 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 618 Adreno 610

RAM
RAM 6 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
327.458
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 67% of devices
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338.900
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 68% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.2
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Magnetometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • 2 microphones
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Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.0
7.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.6
7.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.1
6.8
Number of reviews
25 reviews
55 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Quad rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 108 Mpx 50 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5KHM2 Samsung S5KJN1
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.89 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.70 µm 0.64 µm
Pixel Binning 1-9 (3x3) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.52" 1/2.76"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Omnivision OV08D10
Type
--
PureCel
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.25
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/4"
3
Camera type

Black & white

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
4
Camera type

Macro lens
--
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX471 Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.45 ƒ/ 2.45
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/3.13" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
63
Mobile
54
Photo
66
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
7.9
Quality of nighttime photos
8.2
6.3
Quality of selfies
8.3
7.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.2
8.3
Number of reviews
25 reviews
55 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.910 W/Kg on head
1.107 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
8.6
Quality of the GPS
9.2
8.8
And the WiFi?
9.0
8.4
Number of reviews
25 reviews
55 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
50.0W 		Yes,
33.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 20%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 4%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 56%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
25 reviews
55 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • RealmeUI 4.0 (Android 13)
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
  • MIUI 14 (Android 13)
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 75%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 18%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 29%
    Every six months
  • 62%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 44%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
25 reviews
55 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
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