Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) vs HTC Dream

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S vs HTC Dream 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 HTC Dream X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) 35Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points HTC Dream Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

192MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)

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!

35 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	vs	2 Advantages HTC Dream
+2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	528MHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR4X42 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	192MB LPDDR
+256GB (228GB available)911 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)114% Thinner	vs	17.1 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+1080x2400 pixels16 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+409 PPI127% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+6.43"101% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP37 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 16MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 1.6 Donut
+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
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1150 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+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)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+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 [wifi3]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + 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	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
176 grams (6.16 ounces)	vs	+158 grams (5.53 ounces)11% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

10 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

Hands-free calling

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📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	HTC Dream
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Model	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	HTC Dream
Other model names	Redmi Note 12S (NFC)	HTC Dream 110, HTC DREA110, HTC Dream 210
Country or region available	(Europe), Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	HTC
Release date	4/26/2023, Announced: 3/6/2023	6/1/2009
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	17.1 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in)	55.7 x 117.7 millimeters (2.19 x 4.63 in)
Weight	176 grams (6.16 ounces)	158 grams (5.53 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	HTC Dream
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.43" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
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 256GB)	HTC Dream
System version	Android 13	Android 1.6 Donut
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	MIUI 14	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	HTC Dream
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7201A
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 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 130
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 364204 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	HTC Dream
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	192MB LPDDR
Internal storage	256GB (228GB available) UFS 2.2	256MB
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	HTC Dream
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	7.2/2 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	Global version: UMTS 2100 American version: UMTS 1700/2100
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 256GB)	HTC Dream
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
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	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	HTC Dream
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	Not supported
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 256GB)	HTC Dream
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	HTC Dream
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	HTC Dream
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	HTC Dream
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1150 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	5.4 hours
Standby	feature not registered	406 hours (16.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	HTC Dream
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green	• Colors: Black • HTC Sense UI • Trackball • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	HTC Dream
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.07W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered