HTC Desire C (CDMA) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Side by side comparison between HTC Desire C vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
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12 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
Proximity sensor |
+5 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
HTC Desire C (CDMA) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
Model | Desire C (CDMA) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) |
Other model names | Cricket HTC Desire C Muve Music | Mi Redmi Note 9 M2003J15SG Global version (NFC) |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | HTC | Xiaomi |
Release date | 11/26/2012 | 5/12/2020, Announced: 4/30/2020 |
Depth | 12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 60.6 x 107.2 millimeters (2.39 x 4.22 in) | 77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in) |
Weight | 100 grams (3.5 ounces) | 199 grams (6.97 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
HTC Desire C (CDMA) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 3.5" inches | 6.53" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~56.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 320x480 pixels | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 165 PPI | 395 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 450nits[typ] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
HTC Desire C (CDMA) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
System version | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS | Android 10 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 11 |
User Interface | feature not registered | MIUI 11 / 12 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
HTC Desire C (CDMA) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) |
CPU | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 200 | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 200451 (v8) Geekbench: 1292 (v5.1) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
HTC Desire C (CDMA) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
RAM memory | 512MB | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 4GB | 128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
HTC Desire C (CDMA) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 3.1 Mbps | 300/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Not supported | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
HTC Desire C (CDMA) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm118° 2MP macro f/2.41.75µmAF 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.7µm |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | VGA (640x480) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | Not supported | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | feature not registered | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | feature not registered | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | feature not registered | Supported |
HDR | feature not registered | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
HTC Desire C (CDMA) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
Front camera (secondary) | Not supported | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | Not supported | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.3 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 29mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.06" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
HTC Desire C (CDMA) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | feature not registered | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, 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 C (CDMA) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 3.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + 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 | feature not registered | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | feature not registered | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
HTC Desire C (CDMA) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
HTC Desire C (CDMA) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 1230 mAh | 5020 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W Wired fast charging 9W Reverse charging by cable |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 33 hours (1.4 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
HTC Desire C (CDMA) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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 | Not supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: White, Black, Red • HTS Sense 4.0 UI • HTC Beats Audio • WiFi hotspot • Java framework | • Colors: Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White • 22.5W charger (18W phone support) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
HTC Desire C (CDMA) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.84W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.8W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body) |