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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)

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

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 SE X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) 15Points
6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S X
5.88"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3120
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)

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 12S (NFC 256GB)} 15 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) vs Mi 8 SE (128GB)} 10 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)
+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (228GB available)107%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (110GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+1080x2400 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2248 pixels
+6.43"9%
Larger screen
vs5.88"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+1/1.52" inches68%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+5000 mAh60%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3120 mAh
+33W83%
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.
vs18W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)vs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core11%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
176 grams (6.16 ounces)vs+164 grams (5.74 ounces)7%
Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)7%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
409 PPIvs+424 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 16MPvs+(front) 20MP25%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.9 (aperture)
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)
ModelRedmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)
Other model namesRedmi Note 12S (NFC)小米8 SE, Xiaomi Mi8 SE (128GB + 6GB RAM), Xiaomi Sirius
Country or region available(Europe)Hong KongTaiwan
(Europe), Hong Kong, Taiwan
ChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date4/26/2023, Announced: 3/6/20236/1/2018
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in)73.09 x 147.28 millimeters (2.88 x 5.8 in)
Weight176 grams (6.16 ounces)164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.43" inches5.88" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2248 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate90Hzfeature not registered
Display features1000nits[peak]feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)
System versionAndroid 13Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User InterfaceMIUI 14feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 364204 (v9)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (228GB available)
UFS 2.2
128GB (110GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload400/150 Mbps800/150 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat15 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
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 12S (NFC 256GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
108 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.52" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixel1.4µm 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 extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakersSupported
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, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.2 + 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, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3120 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)
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: Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green• Colors: Gray, Blue, Red, Gold
• MIUI 9.5
• 18.7:9 / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display
• Quick Charge 3.0
• WiFi display

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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