What is the difference between 12GB and 8GB RAM in smartphones? Which one is more cost-effective?

When buying a smartphone, in addition to choosing a brand, one must also consider its performance, and many people are most concerned about its memory. Generally speaking, the same model of smartphone has a variety of memory models for users to choose from when it is released, such as "8GB+128GB", "12GB+256GB" and "8GB+256GB" are currently very mainstream memory configurations. Among them, 8GB and 12GB represent the running memory of the phone, while 128GB and 256GB represent the body storage capacity of the phone.

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What is the difference between 12GB and 8GB RAM?

Running memory, also known as RAM, refers to the memory required when a program is running. Its size determines how many programs the mobile phone system can run at the same time, and also determines how smoothly the phone runs. In theory, the larger the running memory of a mobile phone, the more tasks it can handle at the same time, and the faster the software runs.

So, in reality, how big of a difference is there between 12GB and 8GB of RAM?

In terms of performance, 12GB of RAM can handle more tasks simultaneously than 8GB of RAM.

For some small applications, the performance requirements of the mobile phone are not high when running, and a mobile phone with 4GB RAM can handle it easily. In this case, there is no obvious difference between a mobile phone with 12GB RAM and a mobile phone with 8GB RAM.

When dealing with some large applications or multi-tasking, a phone with 8GB RAM will be unable to cope with it, and lag is inevitable. In this case, the advantage of 12GB RAM will be more obvious and can easily cope with it.

In terms of price, the 12GB RAM model is slightly more expensive than the 8GB RAM model.

For mainstream domestic smartphones on the market, if other hardware is exactly the same, the price of a 12GB RAM model is about 200 to 500 yuan higher than that of an 8GB RAM model. For example, the recently launched Xiaomi Civi, with other hardware configurations being the same, is priced at 3,199 yuan for 12GB+256GB, while the price of 8GB+256GB is only 2,899 yuan, a difference of 300 yuan.

In terms of upgrades, models with 12GB of RAM last longer than those with 8GB of RAM.

Smartphones become slow after using them for a while. The main reason is that with the continuous upgrade of mobile phone applications, their functions are increasing, and the software interface is getting cooler, which makes the requirements for mobile phone hardware higher and higher. In this process, models with 8GB RAM are more likely to reach the "ceiling" of the hardware and become slow.

So, from this perspective, the model with 12GB of RAM can be used longer than the model with 8GB of RAM.

Which is more cost-effective, 12GB or 8GB?

After understanding the above basic knowledge, you can choose the specific memory configuration according to your actual situation.

For ordinary users who don't rely too much on their phones and mainly use their phones for basic operations such as making calls, reading WeChat, and browsing headlines, choosing a model with 8GB of RAM can fully meet these basic needs. For those who like to play games and watch TV series, a 12GB model may be more suitable.

In addition, if you plan to use the phone for a longer period of time after purchasing it, it is recommended to choose the 12GB configuration.

In general, how to choose 12GB RAM and 8GB RAM depends on personal usage. There is no specific framework. The best one is the one that suits you.

So, how much RAM does your phone have?