Xiaomi 12 Pro vs Redmi Note 8 Pro: Comparison

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

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Xiaomi 12 ProXiaomi 12 ProGlobal · 8GB · 256GB
Redmi Note 8 ProRedmi Note 8 ProGlobal · 6GB · 64GB
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Basics
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Global · 8GB · 256GB
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Redmi Note 8 Pro
Redmi Note 8 Pro
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 9.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 8.9Design & Materials 6.4Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 8.3Performance & Hardware 6.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 8.1Camera 6.7Camera
Connectivity score 8.9 Connectivity 6.9 Connectivity
Battery score 6.4 Battery 5.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.6
40 reviews
9.1
825 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi 12 Pro vs Redmi Note 8 Pro

Specs Xiaomi 12 Pro prices Xiaomi 12 Pro
Global · 8GB · 256GB 		stores to buy Redmi Note 8 Pro Redmi Note 8 Pro
Global · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 6.73" 6.53"
Resolution WQHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 89% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 74.6 mm
163.6 mm
8.2 mm 		76.4 mm
161.3 mm
8.8 mm
Weight 205 g 199 g
Micro SnapD. 8 Gen1
Octa-Core 		Helio G90
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 1.177.498
v10 		375.613
v10
Battery 4600 mAh 4500 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX707
2 3 		1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
Bright S5KGW1
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 32 Mpx · Unknow SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 13 Tiramisu Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases Xiaomi Mi 12 Pro, 2201122G, Zeus Xiaomi Redmi Note8 Pro, Begonia, M1906G7G

Release Date
Release date December 2021,
2 years ago 		August 2019,
4 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi 12 Pro
Redmi Note 8 Pro
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Redmi Note 8 Pro
Size
74.6 mm • 163.6 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.4 mm • 161.3 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 205 g 199 g
Usable surface 89 % 84 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Plastic, Glass, P2i Nano coating
Resistance - IP52
Colors
Black

Blue

Green

Violet
Black

White

Red

Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.73" 6.53"
Type AMOLED • Samsung E5 LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 3200 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 521 Pixels per inch 394 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Variable refresh rate 1 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 480 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1500 cd/m²
  • 8000000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • 10 Bits panel
  • DisplayMate A+
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
8.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
9.3
Is it comfortable?
8.7
8.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.6
8.3
Number of reviews
40 reviews
825 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 MediaTek Helio G90T (MT6785T)
CPU 1x3.0GHz Cortex X2 + 3x2.5GHz Cortex A710 + 4x1.80GHz Cortex A510 2x Cortex-A76 2.05 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 4 nm 12 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 730 Arm Mali-G76 3EEMC4 800MHz

RAM
RAM 8 GB 6 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
1.177.498
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 93% of devices
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375.613
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 69% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 64 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in the back

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

Audio

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

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.4
8.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.3
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.9
9.1
Number of reviews
40 reviews
825 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 64 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX707 Samsung Bright S5KGW1
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- 100 - 3200
Pixel size 1.22 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.28" 1/1.72"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
50 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5KJN1
Unknown
Type
CMOS
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
0.64 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
--
Sensor size
1/2.76"
--
3
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Macro lens
Resolution
50 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5KJN1
Unknown
Type
ISOCELL
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 1.9
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
0.64 µm
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
--
Sensor size
1/2.76"
--
4
Camera type
--

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
1920 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical 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
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch 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
Sensor Samsung JD1 Unknown
Type ISOCELL --
Aperture Unknow ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 0.70 µm 0.90 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/3.14" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
129
Mobile
136
Photo
125
Video
84
Mobile
87
Photo
78
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
9.1
Quality of nighttime photos
8.2
7.4
Quality of selfies
8.6
8.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.1
8.3
Number of reviews
40 reviews
825 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)
 --
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)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
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)
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
  • 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)

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.

 -- 0.997 W/Kg on head
1.466 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- 1.150 W/Kg on head
1.180 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • VoWiFi

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
9.1
Quality of the GPS
9.2
8.9
And the WiFi?
9.1
8.9
Number of reviews
40 reviews
825 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4600 mAh
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4500 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
120.0W 		Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 10%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 28%
    One day
  • 52%
    More than one day
  • 13%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
40 reviews
825 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI 14 (Android 13)
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 10%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 86%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 9%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 73%
    Every six months
  • 27%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 42%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
40 reviews
825 reviews
Prices
From $ 463 --
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