Redmi Note 12 4G vs Poco M8
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | 50MP+2MP/20MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 33W | 5520mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick |
|---|
General
| Colors | Lunar Black, Sunrise Gold, Ice Blue | Carbon Black, Frost Silver, Glacial Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 30, 2023 | January 08, 2026 | ||
| Availability | April 06, 2023 | January 13, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹13,999 | ₹18,999 |
Display
Winner:Poco M8
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 394 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3200 nits |
Body
Winner:Poco M8
| Weight | 186 grams | 178 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance | ||
| Port | OTG, USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP66 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos certified) |
Processor
Winner:Poco M8
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 710 |
Main Camera
Winner:Poco M8
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Depth | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | Filter, HDR, Movie frame, Panaroma | Continuous Shooting, Face Detection, HDR, Slow Motion, Touch Focus | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | EIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Erase, AI Reflection Remover, Circle to Search with Google, Gemini Live |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Poco M8
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 20 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | AI Beauty Mode, Portrait Mode | HDR Photos, Screen flash | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps, 720@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Poco M8
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5520 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 33 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Poco M8
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.1 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, GLONASS, GPS | BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1) | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted), Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Virtual Proximity Sensor |
