Detailed comparison and review of CAT S42H+ and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | CAT S42H+ | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Form Factor | Touch - Rugged | Touch | |
| Height | 161.3 mm | 165.88 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has greater height than CAT S42H+. |
| Width | 77.2 mm | 76.21 mm | CAT S42H+ has greater width than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G. |
| Depth | 12.7 mm | 7.98 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G is narrower than CAT S42H+. |
| Weight | 220 g | 189 g | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G is lighter than CAT S42H+. |
| Body Colour | Black | Ice blue | Forest green | Onyx grey | |
| Protection | Shockproof, dustproof, splashproof, waterproof, sandproof, dirtproof, chemical-resistant, drop-proof, bleach resistant | Dustproof, splashproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | CAT S42H+ is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68, IP69 | IP53 | |
| SAR Value | - | 0.68 W/kg (head), 0.911 W/kg (body), 2.395 W/kg (limb) | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | - | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | CAT S42H+ | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 6.67" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has larger screen size than CAT S42H+. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1440 x 720 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better screen resolution than CAT S42H+. |
| Display Format | HD+ | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | - | 395 ppi | |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | - | |
| Max Brightness | - | 1200 cd/m² | |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 4500000:1 | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Touch Sampling Rate | - | 240 Hz | |
| Display Features | - | Sunlight Display, Reading mode, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, DotDisplay, E2 Pro |
| PROCESSOR | CAT S42H+ | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek Helio | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has higher clock speed than CAT S42H+. |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has higher processor core quantity than CAT S42H+. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 619 |
| MEMORY | CAT S42H+ | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| RAM | 3 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has more RAM than CAT S42H+. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has more internal memory than CAT S42H+. |
| Memory Interface | - | UFS 2.2 | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
| CAMERA | CAT S42H+ | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better camera resolution than CAT S42H+. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/2.76" | |
| Sensor Name | - | Samsung ISOCELL JN1 | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better lens aperture than CAT S42H+. |
| Lens Construction | - | 5-element | |
| Pixel Size | - | 0.64 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Special Effects | - | Bokeh effect | |
| Camera Modes | - | Portrait mode | |
| Light Source | LED flash | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | - | 4-in-1 to 1.28μm pixel |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/4" | |
| Sensor Name (2nd Camera) | - | Omnivision OV08D sensor | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Lens Element Qty (2nd Camera) | - | 5-element | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 118 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.12 μm |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Lens Element Qty (3rd Camera) | - | 3-element | |
| Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better front camera resolution than CAT S42H+. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/3.0" | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.45 | |
| Lens Element Qty (Front) | - | 5-element | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | CAT S42H+ | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has larger battery capacity than CAT S42H+. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Mi-FC fast charging technology | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has fast charging technology. |
| Standby Time | 840 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 1860 minutes | 2040 minutes | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has longer battery life when making calls than CAT S42H+. |
| Run Time Details | Standby: up to 840 hrs Talk: up to 1860 min Mixed usage: up to 2 days |
Talk: up to 2040 min Gaming: up to 14 hrs Playback (YouTube): up to 21 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | CAT S42H+ | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 12 | |
| User Interface | - | MIUI 14 | |
| Navigation | - | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | CAT S42H+ | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| Data Transmission | LTE, VoLTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n40 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| FEATURES | CAT S42H+ | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| Sensors | - | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyroscope | |
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| Security Devices | - | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
| Security Technology | - | AI face unlock | |
| Additional Phone Features | Programmable push-to-talk button, guaranteed upgrade to Android 11 | Graphite cooling, IR blaster, coin vibration motor |
| OTHERS | CAT S42H+ | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| Included Accessories | - | 33W charger | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68, ISO 22196, IP69, MIL-STD 810H | IP53, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, SGS Seamless Pro 120Hz Certification | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - | |
| Max Height of Shock Resistance | 1.8 m | - | |
| Max Operating Temperature | 55 °C | - | |
| Min Operating Temperature | -25 °C | - |
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