Compare Realme 8i Vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G

Should you buy Realme 8i or Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Realme 8i starts at ₹ 13,595 and Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G starts at ₹ 13,689.

Realme 8i has screen size of 6.43 inches and Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has screen size of 6.79 inches. Realme 8i comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 6 GB . Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 6 GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 64 MP (f/1.8, Main) + 8 MP (f/2.2, Wide Angle) + 2MP (f/2.4) and front camera of 16 MP Wide Angle Camera whereas latter has primary camera of 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus and front camera of Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle).

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Realme 8i Vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G

SpecificationsRealme 8iXiaomi Redmi 12 5G
OSAndroid v11Android v13
Screen Size6.43 inches6.79 inches
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G80Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2
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Specs Score7467
OSAndroid v11Android v13
Screen Size6.43 inches6.79 inches
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G80Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2
RAM6 GB
Internal Storage128 GB
GENERAL
Custom UI Realme UIMIUI 14
Device type SmartphoneSmartphone
Operating System Android v11Android v13
Sim Dual SIMDual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)
DESIGN
Height 158.5 mm
Thickness 8.4 mm
Weight 182 g199 g
Width 73.3 mm
DISPLAY
Aspect Ratio 20:09
Bezel Less Display Yes with punch-hole display
Form Factor Touch
Pixel Density 273 ppi~ 396 PPI
Screen resolution 720 x 1600 pixels
Screen size 6.43 inches6.79 inches
Technology IPS LCD
Touchscreen Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touchYes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate
PERFORMANCE
Chipset MediaTek Helio G80Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2
CPU Octa core (2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55)2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
GPU Arm Mali-G52Adreno GPU
STORAGE
Call Records Yes
External Storage Yes, Up to 256 GB
Messaging Yes
Phonebook Yes
CAMERA
Camera Features Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra Wide, Ultra Macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, Chroma Boost, Slow Motion, Bokeh Effect ControlNight, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse
Front Camera 16 MP Wide Angle CameraPunch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle)
Primary camera 64 MP (f/1.8, Main) + 8 MP (f/2.2, Wide Angle) + 2MP (f/2.4)50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus
Video Recording 1080p1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD
MULTIMEDIA
Audio Jack Yes, 3.5mm
Games Yes
Speakers Yes
BATTERY
Capacity Non-Removable Li-Po 4400?mAh Battery5000 mAh
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth v5.0Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE
Browser HTML5Yes
Edge Yes
GPRS YesYes
GPS Facility A-GPSYes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
USB USB-C v2.0Yes, USB-C
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n, with Mobile Hotspot
NETWORK SUPPORT
2G Yes
3G UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHzYes
4G YesYes
5G YesYes
MORE FEATURES
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, RearYes, Side
Other Features Torch
Quick Charging YesYes, 18W
Sensors Light sensor, Proximity sensor, AccelerometerAmbient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster
Pros and Cons
Pros
  • IP53 Water & Splash Resistant
  • Corning gorilla glass protection
  • 5000mAh massive battery
Cons
  • 90 Hz refresh rate
  • Slow charging
  • Bloatware

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Camera Comparison: Realme 8i vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G

Realme 8i comes up with primary camera of 64 MP (f/1.8, Main) + 8 MP (f/2.2, Wide Angle) + 2MP (f/2.4) whereas Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G comes up with 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra Wide, Ultra Macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, Chroma Boost, Slow Motion, Bokeh Effect Control.

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FAQs

Q. Which phone has bigger screen size, Realme 8i or Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G?

Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is bigger with 6.79 inches screen than Realme 8i that has 6.43 inches screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Realme 8i in the market?

Best alternatives available for Realme 8i are: Xiaomi Redmi Note 10, Xiaomi Redmi Note 11, Oppo A57 4G.