Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB) vs Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S vs Alcatel OT-993 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/23/2023 6:37 PM, updated: 6/23/2023 6:42 PM

Compare Alcatel OT-993 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)

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!

24 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	vs	3 Advantages Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
+2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X11 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+128GB (101GB available)33 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (3GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)43% Thinner	vs	11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x2400 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+409 PPI76% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+6.43"61% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP22 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 16MP51 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	WVGA (800x480)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps55 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
176 grams (6.16 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)17% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	OT-993 (Single-sim)
Other model names	Redmi Note 12S (NFC)	Alcatel One Touch 993, Alcatel 993
Country or region available	(Europe), Hong Kong, Taiwan	feature not registered
Brand	Xiaomi	Alcatel
Release date	4/26/2023, Announced: 3/6/2023	8/1/2012
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in)	63.9 x 124.4 millimeters (2.52 x 4.9 in)
Weight	176 grams (6.16 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.43" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1000nits[peak]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
System version	Android 13	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	MIUI 14	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227A
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 364204 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	512MB
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2	4GB (3GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	400/150 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	WVGA (800x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.52" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	3 hours
Standby	feature not registered	420 hours (17.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green	• Colors: Black, White, Aubergine • HAC M3/T3 • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Alcatel OT-993 (Single-sim)
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