Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G vs Redmi Note 8T: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G vs Redmi Note 8T. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5GXiaomi Redmi Note 12 5GGlobal · 4GB · 128GB
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Technical data sheets

Basics
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G
Global · 4GB · 128GB
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Redmi Note 8T
Redmi Note 8T
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.0Design & Materials 5.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.8Performance & Hardware 5.3Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.1Camera 6.5Camera
Connectivity score 8.0 Connectivity 6.8 Connectivity
Battery score 7.7 Battery 5.2 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.3
9 reviews
8.0
98 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G vs Redmi Note 8T

Specs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G price compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G
Global · 4GB · 128GB 		Redmi Note 8T price compare Redmi Note 8T
Global · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 6.67" 6.3"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 84% useful 80% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 76.2 mm
165.9 mm
8.0 mm 		75.4 mm
161.2 mm
8.6 mm
Weight 188 g 199 g
Micro SnapD. 4 Gen1
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 665
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 460.800
v10 		191.783
v9
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
S5KJN1 (48MP)
2 3 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
S5KGM1
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.45 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases 22111317G M1908C3XG

Release Date
Release date October 2022,
1 year ago 		November 2019,
4 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G
Redmi Note 8T
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G
Redmi Note 8T
Size
76.2 mm • 165.9 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.4 mm • 161.2 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 188 g 199 g
Usable surface 84 % 80 %
Materials Plastic Plastic, Glass, P2i Nano coating
Resistance IP53 -
Colors
Blue

Gray

Green
Black

White

Blue

Red

Screen
Diagonal 6.67" 6.3"
Type Oled • E2 Pro LTPS LCD
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 395 Pixels per inch 409 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • SGS Certified
  • 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
  • Always-On Display
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Water Drop Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 84% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • 2.5D curved glass glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.7
8.5
Is it comfortable?
8.8
8.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.9
7.7
Number of reviews
9 reviews
98 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdargon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
CPU 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 4x Kryo 260 2.0 GHz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 6 nm 11 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno Qualcomm Adreno 610

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM --

Antutu
Score
460.800
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 76% of devices
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191.783
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 57% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 64 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.2 eMMC 5.0 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, in the back

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.8
8.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
7.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.8
7.1
Number of reviews
9 reviews
98 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 48 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5KJN1 (48MP) Samsung S5KGM1
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.79
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.64 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.76" 1/2"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Omnivision OV08D10
Omnivision OV8856
Type
PureCel
PureCel
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/4"
1/4"
3
Camera type

Macro lens

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Omnivision OV02A10
Type
--
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/2.8"
4
Camera type
--

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Omnivision OV02A10
Type
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/2.8"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • 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 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV13855
Type -- PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 2.45 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.9"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
69
Mobile
74
Photo
49
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.6
8.8
Quality of nighttime photos
5.8
6.9
Quality of selfies
6.9
7.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.2
7.4
Number of reviews
9 reviews
98 reviews

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)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
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4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • 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)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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
  • 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 5.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

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.

 -- 0.740 W/Kg on head
1.300 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- --

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.5
8.6
Quality of the GPS
7.6
8.5
And the WiFi?
8.0
8.5
Number of reviews
9 reviews
98 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
33.0W 		Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 22%
    One day
  • 67%
    More than one day
  • 11%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 19%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 41%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
9 reviews
98 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI 14 (Android 12)
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years 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?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 100%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 21%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 71%
    Every six months
  • 29%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 51%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
9 reviews
98 reviews
Prices
From $ 144 --
From $ 107 --

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