Side by side comparison and review of Nokia 8.1 and Xiaomi Redmi 12. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Nokia 8.1 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 154.8 mm | 168.6 mm | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has greater height than Nokia 8.1. |
Width | 75.76 mm | 76.28 mm | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has greater width than Nokia 8.1. |
Depth | 7.97 mm | 8.17 mm | Nokia 8.1 is narrower than Nokia 8.1. |
Weight | 180 g | 198.5 g | Nokia 8.1 is lighter than Nokia 8.1. |
Body Colour | Blue/silver | Steel/copper | Midnight black | |
Body Material | Metal frame | - | |
Protection | - | Spill-resistant, dust-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | Xiaomi Redmi 12 is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP53 | |
SAR Value | 1.49 W/kg (body), 0.514 W/kg (head), 3.99 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 | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Nokia 8.1 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Display Type | LCD display | - | |
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Display Technology | PureDisplay | - | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.18" | 6.79" | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has larger screen size than Nokia 8.1. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2280 x 1080 pixels | 2460 x 1080 pixels | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has better screen resolution than Nokia 8.1. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | - | 396 ppi | |
Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 | - | |
Max Brightness | - | 550 cd/m² | |
Contrast Ratio | 1500:1 | 1500:1 | Both phones have the same display contrast ratio. |
HDR | Yes | - | Nokia 8.1 has HDR. |
HDR Technology | HDR10 | - | |
Display Enhancement Technology | - | Reading mode 3.0 | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 90 Hz | |
Display Features | Edge-to-Edge screen | Reading mode, Dot Display, AdaptiveSync technology, 70% NTSC |
PROCESSOR | Nokia 8.1 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
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Clock Speed | - | 2 GHz | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Nokia 8.1 has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | - | ARM Mali-G52 |
MEMORY | Nokia 8.1 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB + up to 16 GB virtual extension | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has more internal memory than Nokia 8.1. |
Memory Interface | - | eMMC 5.1 | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Nokia 8.1 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has better camera resolution than Nokia 8.1. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | - | |
Lens Aperture | - | F/1.8 | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) 2.0 | - | Nokia 8.1 has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Special Effects | Bokeh effect | - | |
Camera Modes | Pro Camera mode | - | |
Light Source | Dual Hi-Cri flash | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Carl Zeiss optic, Dual-Sight mode, AI-powered imaging | AI Triple camera |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 13 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Nokia 8.1 has better second camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 12. |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 120 degree(s) | |
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | Depth camera | - |
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) | 20 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Nokia 8.1 has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 12. |
Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.1 | |
Focus Adjustment | Focus free | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Motion Photos | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Nokia 8.1 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3500 mAh | 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has larger battery capacity than Nokia 8.1. |
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Standby Time | - | 552 hours | |
Talk Time | - | 2220 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | Talk: up to 2220 min Standby: up to 552 hrs Playback (video): up to 16 hrs Reading: up to 26 hrs |
CELLULAR | Nokia 8.1 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 13 | |
User Interface | - | MIUI 14 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Nokia 8.1 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | - | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Nokia 8.1 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | Apt-X | - | |
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Sound Enhancements | Nokia OZO surround sound capture | - |
FEATURES | Nokia 8.1 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, digital compass | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Security Technology | - | AI face unlock | |
Additional Phone Features | Fast Charging, Smart Amplifier technology, Google Lens | Fast Charging, IR blaster |
OTHERS | Nokia 8.1 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Included Accessories | Headset, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IP53, SGS Low Blue Light Certification |