Skip to content

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

,
Compare Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB) 16Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G X
6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)} 16 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB) vs Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)33%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (101GB available)98%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (51GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)2%
Thinner
vs8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Dolby VisionAdvantage
The Dolby Vision display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels8%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2220 pixels
+6.67"11%
Larger screen
vs6"
+(quad camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+1/1.52" inches84%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.8" inches
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps33%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+5000 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3500 mAh
202 grams (7.07 ounces)vs+191 grams (6.69 ounces)6%
Lighter
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
395 PPIvs+411 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 16MPvs+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP50%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
+24 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences Clear highlight

📱 Model features

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
ModelRedmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Other model namesRedmi Note 12 Pro 4G 2209116AGGalaxy A8 Plus SM-A730F/Dual-Sim (4GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)Brazil
(Global, International), Brazil
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date4/11/2023, Announced: 3/3/20231/6/2018
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)76.1 x 164.2 millimeters (3 x 6.46 in)75.7 x 159.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.3 in)
Weight202 grams (7.07 ounces)191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.67" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI411 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features700nits[typ], 1100nits[peak]
Dolby Vision
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 9.0 Pie
User InterfaceMIUI 13 / 14feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G (SM7150-AC) (8nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 618ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 354872 (v9)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload800/150 Mbps600/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
108 megapixels
8MP ultrawide 120°
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
16 megapixels
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.52" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@30fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, watts67W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered23 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Graphite Gray, Polar White, Star Blue, Ice blue• Colors: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue
• Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
• Samsung Pay
• Always-on display
• 24-bit/192kHz audio

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.32W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)
X

🍪 We use cookies to provide and improve our services. By using this website, you consent to cookies. Further details: Privacy policy.