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Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB) vs OnePlus 12 (512GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 vs OnePlus 12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare OnePlus 12 X Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB) 03Points
6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
28Points OnePlus 12 (512GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 X
6.82"
AMOLED

1140x3168

50
MP

32mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

5400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 12 (512GB)

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!

Mi 8 (128GB)} 3 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB) vs 12 (512GB)} 28 Advantages OnePlus 12 (512GB)
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)26%
Lighter
vs220 grams (7.7 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)20%
Thinner
vs9.15 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
2.8GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+3.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)26%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+16GB LPDDR5167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (110GB available)vs+512GB (458GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 4.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
HDR10vs+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2248 pixelsvs+1140x3168 pixels49%
Higher resolution screen
402 PPIvs+494 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.21"vs+6.82"10%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 64MP + 48MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.43" inches78%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.6 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 20MPvs+(front) 32MP61%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3400 mAhvs+5400 mAh59%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18Wvs+100W5 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+IP55 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Super AMOLED / LTPO AMOLED
Dual-LED flash
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)OnePlus 12 (512GB)
ModelXiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)OnePlus 12 (512GB)
Other model names小米8, Xiaomi Mi8 6GB RAM, Xiaomi Dipper加 12 (CPH2573, CPH2581, CPH2583, PJD110)
Country or region available(Global, International)ChinaHong KongTaiwan
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiOnePlus
Release date6/1/201812/11/2023, Announced: 12/5/2023
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)9.15 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)75.8 x 164.3 millimeters (2.98 x 6.47 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)220 grams (7.7 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP55 certified: dust resistant and protection from short-term exposure to water jets

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)OnePlus 12 (512GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Screen size6.21" inches6.82" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2248 pixels1140x3168 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI494 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display features600nits[typ]
HDR10
600nits[typ], 4500nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)OnePlus 12 (512GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 14
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredOxygenOS 14 (Global)
ColorOS 14 (China)

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)OnePlus 12 (512GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB) (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 4 processors:
1x 3.3GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core)
2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzQualcomm Adreno 750
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1812759 (v10)
Geekbench: 5124 (v6)
GFXBench: 157fps (ES 3.1 offscreen 1080p)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)OnePlus 12 (512GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X16GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
512GB (458GB available)
UFS 4.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)OnePlus 12 (512GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20
VoLTE
International:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48)
India, China:
LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedInternational:
SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
India, China:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20
VoLTE
International:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48)
India, China:
LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)OnePlus 12 (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
64MP periscope telephoto f/2.670mm1/2"0.7µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
48MP ultrawide f/2.214mm114°1/2"0.8µmPDAF
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/1.43" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered8K@24fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240/480fps
Slow motion
Dolby Vision
Hasselblad Color Calibration
Sony sensor

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)OnePlus 12 (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered21mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3" inches1/2.74" inches
Pixel size1.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)OnePlus 12 (512GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)OnePlus 12 (512GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)OnePlus 12 (512GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)OnePlus 12 (512GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3400 mAh5400 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4+
100W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported50W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)OnePlus 12 (512GB)
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: Black, Blue, White, Gold
• MIUI 9.5
• Always-On Display
• WiFi display
• Colors: Silky Black, Flowy Emerald, Silver (Glacial White)

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)OnePlus 12 (512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.18W/kg (head), 0.68W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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