Side-by-side technical data
HTC U23 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery
Comparison between HTC U23 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from HTC and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | U23 | Redmi Note 12 Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.8 | 6.6 |
| Camera | 5.6 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 7.0 | 6.6 |
| Battery & charging | 7.5 | 5.2 |
Which one is for you?
HTC U23, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,600 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- Resistance Features
- IP67
- against IP53
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Fast Charging
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 210 W
- against 30 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | U23 | Redmi Note 12 Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 644 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 698,600 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710, 3x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710, and 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510. | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | U23 | Redmi Note 12 Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Purple, Cyan | Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 77.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 166.6 mm | 162.9 mm |
| Weight | 202 g Best value | 207.5 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.4 % | 86.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Metal | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP67 Best value | IP53 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | U23 | Redmi Note 12 Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,600 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 210 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | U23 | Redmi Note 12 Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 900 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 393 ppi | 395 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus, OLED, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ |
Sensors
| Specification | U23 | Redmi Note 12 Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | U23 | Redmi Note 12 Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | U23 | Redmi Note 12 Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | U23 | Redmi Note 12 Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 550 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | U23 | Redmi Note 12 Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | U23 | Redmi Note 12 Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | 22101316UP |
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