In depth comparison and review of ASUS Zenfone 8 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | ZS590KS | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 148 mm | 162.9 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G has greater height than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Width | 68.5 mm | 76 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G has greater width than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Depth | 8.9 mm | 8.98 mm | ASUS Zenfone 8 is narrower than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Weight | 169 g | 210.5 g | ASUS Zenfone 8 is lighter than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Body Colour | Obsidian black | Polar white | Midnight black | Sky blue | |
| Protection | Drop-proof, water-resistant, dust-resistant | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | ASUS Zenfone 8 is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68, IP65 | - | |
| Repairability Index | - | 7.6 (out of 10) | |
| SAR Value | 1.582 W/kg (body), 1.412 W/kg (head), 3.498 W/kg (limb) | 0.997 W/kg (head), 0.998 W/kg (body), 2.573 W/kg (limb) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | - | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | AMOLED | Flow AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.9" | 6.67" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G has larger screen size than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Both phones have the same screen resolution. |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | - | |
| Max Brightness | 1100 cd/m² | 900 cd/m² | ASUS Zenfone 8 has better display brightness than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G. |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 5000000:1 | |
| HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
| HDR Technology | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | DC Dimming | Dolby Vision | |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | Both phones have the same refresh rate. |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | - | |
| Display Features | Always-on display, Glove Touch, Delta-E < 1, 107% NTSC, 151.9% sRGB, 112% DCI-P3 | Reading mode, Sunlight mode, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.842 GHz | 2.6 GHz | ASUS Zenfone 8 has higher clock speed than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 660 | ARM Mali-G68 |
| MEMORY | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G |
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| RAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 256 GB | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G has more internal memory than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Memory Interface | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| CAMERA | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 64 Megapixel | 200 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G has better camera resolution than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.4" | ASUS Zenfone 8 has better camera sensor size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G. |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX686 sensor | - | |
| Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.65 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G has better lens aperture than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Lens Construction | - | 7-element | |
| Field of View (FoV) | 78.3 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size | 1.6 μm | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 26.6 mm | - | |
| Camera Modes | Slow motion video, Time-lapse mode, Pro mode | Video filters | |
| Light Source | LED flash | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 480 fps, 7680 x 4320 (8K) at 24 fps, Slo-mo video 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 120 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), 3-axis electronic image stabilisation, 4-axis optical image stabilisation, Motion tracking, Quad Bayer technology, 2x1 On-Chip Lens (OCL) | Xiaomi ProCut, Ecosphere engine, Colour engine, Bionic sensing, Accelerating engine, Optic fusion, 16-in-1 to 2.24μm pixel |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | ASUS Zenfone 8 has better second camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G. |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | 1/2.55" | - | |
| Sensor Name (2nd Camera) | Sony Exmor RS IMX363 sensor | - | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same second camera lens aperture. |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 119 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.4 μm | - | |
| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 14.3 | - | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | Real-time distortion correction, 4cm macro photography, Dual Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | - |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 12 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G has better front camera resolution than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS IMX663 sensor | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.4 | - | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1.22 μm | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Portrait | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Dual Pixel technology, EIS video stabilisation, Dual Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G has larger battery capacity than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0, Power Delivery 3.0 | Xiaomi HyperCharge technology | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Recharge Time (Charging Time) | - | 19 min | |
| Talk Time | - | 2340 minutes | |
| Run Time Details | - | Talk: up to 2340 min Gaming: up to 8.9 hrs Playback (video): up to 19 hrs Playback (audio): up to 149 hrs |
| CELLULAR | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 5G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 | |
| User Interface | ASUS ZenUI 8.0 | MIUI 14 | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, DC-HSPA+, Gigabit LTE, 5G NR FR1 | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1800, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n77, n78, n12 | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n77, n78, n40 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, n12 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 EDR | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Modem | Snapdragon X60 5G | - |
| MEDIA | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, OGG, APE (Monkey's Audio), AWB | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, 3G2, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | Dirac HD Sound, ASUS Audio Wizard, Hi-Res audio certified, OZO Audio, Qualcomm aptX audio, Qualcomm aptX HD audio, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive | Dolby Atmos sound technology, Hi-Res audio certified, Hi-Res audio wireless | |
| Audio Amplifier | Dual Cirrus Logic CS35L45 | - |
| FEATURES | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, G-sensor, gyroscope | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyroscope | |
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| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
| Security Technology | - | AI face unlock | |
| Additional Phone Features | MIMO technology, AudioWizard, One Hand Mode, ARCore, Triple internal microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology, Multi-Magnet Stereo Speakers | LiquidCool Technology, dual stereo speakers, X-axis linear vibration motor, IR blaster, Xiaomi Surge P1 charging chipset |
| OTHERS | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G |
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| Included Accessories | SIM card removal tool, USB-C to USB-C cable, protective case, power adapter (30 W) | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case, 120W charger | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, SGS Seamless Pro 120Hz Certification | - | |
| Max Height of Shock Resistance | 2 m | - |
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