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Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Pantech Hotshot vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 12C X Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992) 03Points
Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
29Points Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) Compare Pantech Hotshot X
Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.71"
IPS

720x1650

50
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)

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Hotshot (CDM8992)} 3 Advantages Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992) vs Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)} 29 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
+91 grams (3.19 ounces)111%
Lighter		vs192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsVirtual proximity sensor
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
480MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)8 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+4GB LPDDR4X15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+128GB (101GB available)403 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)3%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixelsvs+720x1650 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
146 PPIvs+268 PPI84%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+6.71"110%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP15 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps1960 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+5000 mAh4 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
5 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
3.5mm jack
A-GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
MicroUSB 2.0
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📱 Model features

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
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ModelHotshot (CDM8992)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Other model namesVerizon Pantech Hotshot CDM8992Redmi 12C (22120RN86G)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandPantechXiaomi
Release date10/6/20111/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/2022
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in)
Weight91 grams (3.19 ounces)192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches6.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~40.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels720x1650 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)146 PPI268 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered500nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 12
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 13 / 14

⚙️ Processor

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Chipset32bit64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 480MHz ARM11 (Single-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10)

💽 Memory and storage

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory256MB4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256MB128GB (101GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps300/150 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels(dual camera)
50 megapixels
0.08MP depth
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.76" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
SensorsProximity sensorAccelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby342 hours (14.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Red
• 2GB microSD included
• Pac-Man game
• VZ Navigator
• M4/T4		• Colors: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple

☢️ Radiation rate

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
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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