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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/8GB) vs HTC One S (Special edition)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs HTC One S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC One S X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/8GB) 22Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points HTC One S (Special edition) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 X
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/8GB)} 22 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/8GB) vs One S (Special edition)} 6 Advantages HTC One S (Special edition)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)115%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+8GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (101GB available)68%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (60GB available)
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+395 PPI54%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs256 PPI
+6.67"55%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(dual camera) 48MP + 2MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps47 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1650 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
188 grams (6.58 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)57%
Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)3%
Thinner
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

24 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
BSI sensor
+17 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/8GB)HTC One S (Special edition)
ModelRedmi Note 12 (China 128GB/8GB)One S (Special edition)
Other model namesRedmi Note 12 5G 22101317CHTC One S Special edition 64GB, HTC Ville C
Country or region availableChina
China
Taiwan
Taiwan
BrandXiaomiHTC
Release date11/1/2022, Announced: 10/27/202210/1/2012
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in)65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)
Weight188 grams (6.58 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/8GB)HTC One S (Special edition)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.67" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
100% DCI P3
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/8GB)HTC One S (Special edition)
System versionAndroid 12Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User InterfaceMIUI 13 / 14 / HyperOSfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/8GB)HTC One S (Special edition)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) (6nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8260A (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 619Qualcomm Adreno 225 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 360847 (v9)
Geekbench: 1998 (v5.1), 2017 (v6)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/8GB)HTC One S (Special edition)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
64GB (60GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/8GB)HTC One S (Special edition)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSANot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/8GB)HTC One S (Special edition)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
48 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.41.75ยตm
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.76" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras1080p@30fps
720p@120fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/8GB)HTC One S (Special edition)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/8GB)HTC One S (Special edition)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVAVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACAAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/8GB)HTC One S (Special edition)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/8GB)HTC One S (Special edition)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/8GB)HTC One S (Special edition)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered6.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered430 hours (17.9 days)

โž• Other features

Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/8GB)HTC One S (Special edition)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Blueโ€ข Colors: White
โ€ข HTS Sense 4.0 UI
โ€ข HTC Beats Audio
โ€ข Video stabilization
โ€ข HAC (M3/T3)
โ€ข WiFi hotspot

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/8GB)HTC One S (Special edition)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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