Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi Mi8: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi Mi8. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi 12Xiaomi 12Global · 8GB · 128GB
Xiaomi Mi8Xiaomi Mi8Global · 6GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Xiaomi 12
Xiaomi 12
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Xiaomi Mi8
Xiaomi Mi8
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.7Design & Materials 6.1Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.6Performance & Hardware 5.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.7Camera 7.0Camera
Connectivity score 8.5 Connectivity 6.6 Connectivity
Battery score 5.7 Battery 5.2 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.6
89 reviews
9.2
254 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi Mi8

Specs stores to buy Xiaomi 12 Xiaomi 12
Global · 8GB · 128GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi Mi8 Xiaomi Mi8
Global · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 6.28" 6.21"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 89% useful 83% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19:9
Dimensions 69.9 mm
152.7 mm
8.2 mm 		74.8 mm
154.9 mm
7.6 mm
Weight 180 g 175 g
Micro SnapD. 8 Gen1
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 845
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 1.150.831
v10 		357.329
v8
Battery 4500 mAh 3400 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.88
IMX766
2 3 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX363 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 32 Mpx · Unknow SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 15 Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases Xiaomi Mi 12, 2201123G, Cupid Xiaomi Mi 8

Release Date
Release date December 2021,
4 years ago 		May 2018,
8 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi 12
Xiaomi Mi8
Xiaomi 12
Xiaomi Mi8
Size
69.9 mm • 152.7 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.8 mm • 154.9 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 180 g 175 g
Usable surface 89 % 83 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Glass, Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Black
Blue
Violet
Black
White
Blue
Gold

Screen
Diagonal 6.28" 6.21"
Type AMOLED • Samsung AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2248 px
Density 418 Pixels per inch 402 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 480 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1100 cd/m²
  • 5000000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • DisplayMate A+
  • 12 Bits panel
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Wide screen notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 60000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.7
8.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.5
9.4
Is it comfortable?
9.5
9.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.3
8.9
Number of reviews
89 reviews
254 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
CPU 1x3.0GHz Cortex X2 + 3x2.5GHz Cortex A710 + 4x1.80GHz Cortex A510 4x Kryo 385 2.8 GHz + 4x Kryo 385 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 4 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 730 Qualcomm Adreno 630 710MHz

RAM
RAM 8 GB 6 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
1.150.831
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 85% of devices
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357.329
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 64% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 64 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • RGB
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones
-

Others
Notifications LED -- LED Notifications
Cooling system Yes No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.8
8.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.2
9.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.5
9.3
Number of reviews
89 reviews
254 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 12 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.88 ƒ/ 1.8
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX766 Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/1.56" 1/2.55"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Telephoto lens
Resolution
13 Mpx
13 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Omnivision OV13B10
Samsung S5K3M3
Type
CMOS
ISOCELL
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/3.06"
1/3.4"
3
Camera type

Macro lens
--
Resolution
5 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Samsung S5K5E9
Type
ISOCELL
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/5"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
1920 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 32 Mpx 20 Mpx
Aperture Unknow ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Omnivision OV32B Samsung S5K3T1
Type PureCel ISOCELL
Pixel size 0.70 µm 0.90 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/3" 1/3.1"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
113
Camera
118Photo
121Video
99
Camera
105Photo
88Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.1
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
8.1
8.3
Quality of selfies
8.1
8.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.2
8.8
Number of reviews
89 reviews
254 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)
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4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • 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
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 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
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

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

 -- 0.701 W/Kg on head
1.662 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
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.1
9.1
Quality of the GPS
9.1
9.3
And the WiFi?
9.1
9.5
Number of reviews
89 reviews
254 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
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3400 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
67.0W 		Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 33%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 21%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 14%
    Less than a day
  • 41%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
89 reviews
254 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • HyperOS 2.X (Android 15)
    Android 15 , 1 year ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 6 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 87%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 10%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 4%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 54%
    Every six months
  • 37%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 58%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
89 reviews
254 reviews
Prices
From $ 335 --
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