Nokia 8 vs Redmi Note 12
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $699 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12 leads — 39/100 vs 29/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 12 is faster in AnTuTu (476,175 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 183g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Redmi Note 12
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 1396
- Lighter: 160g vs 183g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 476175 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 466 vs 427
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $699
- Higher performance (34/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (13/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Redmi Note 12, the Redmi Note 12 scores 10 points higher (39/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 leads (46/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Redmi Note 12 — 38/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 12 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (13/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Redmi Note 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 1396 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Redmi Note 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Note 12 leads Nokia 8 by 8.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Redmi Note 12 was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 12 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (13/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (46/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Redmi Note 12?
The Redmi Note 12 is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Redmi Note 12?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi Note 12 — 39/100.
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Redmi Note 12?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Redmi Note 12 (46/100 vs 12/100).