HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 816 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
SLCD2
SLCD2
720x1280
13
MP
MP
5mp
1.5GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.43"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
108
MP
MP
16mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
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20 Common items in both devices |
8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+13 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
Model | Desire 816 (Dual-Sim) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) |
Other model names | HTC Desire 816 Dual Chip, HTC Desire 816 Doble Sim, HTC A5 | Redmi Note 12S (NFC) |
Country or region available | feature not registered | (Europe), Hong Kong, Taiwan |
Brand | HTC | Xiaomi |
Release date | 3/1/2014 | 4/26/2023, Announced: 3/6/2023 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 78.7 x 156.6 millimeters (3.1 x 6.17 in) | 73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in) |
Weight | 165 grams (5.78 ounces) | 176 grams (6.16 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
Display type | TFT Super LCD 2 | AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 6.43" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 267 PPI | 409 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 90Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 1000nits[peak] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
System version | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 13 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | MIUI 14 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228 | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 305 | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 364204 (v9) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
RAM memory | 1.5GB LPDDR2 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 8GB (4GB available) | 256GB (228GB available) UFS 2.2 |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 42/5.76 Mbps | 400/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | (triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4160x3120 pixels | 12000x9000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.52" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.7µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound with dual speakers |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | feature not registered | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 33W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 21 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 730 hours (30.4 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Green • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • HTC Sense UI 6 • HTC BoomSound • HTC BlinkFeed • Picture-taking during video recording • WiFi hotspot • Java framework | • Colors: Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |