Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Redmi Note 12
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads — 45/100 vs 39/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 476,175); the Redmi Note 12 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Redmi Note 12
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 799 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1836 vs 1396
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 13/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Lighter: 183g vs 230g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Redmi Note 12, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW scores 6 points higher (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (44/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (47/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (47/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (70/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Redmi Note 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Redmi Note 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads Redmi Note 12 by 25.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia 8 V 5G UW
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (79/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (47/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (70/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Redmi Note 12?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW edges out the Redmi Note 12 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Redmi Note 12?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Redmi Note 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Redmi Note 12?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (47/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Redmi Note 12?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on performance (44/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Redmi Note 12?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Redmi Note 12 (70/100 vs 30/100).