Side-by-side technical data
Meizu C9 Pro vs HTC Desire 12
Comparison between Meizu C9 Pro and HTC Desire 12: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Meizu and HTC.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | C9 Pro | Desire 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 1.8 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu C9 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,000 mAh
- against 2,730 mAh
- Display Technology
- IGZO LCD
- against IPS LCD
- OS Version
- 8
- against 7
HTC Desire 12, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Weight
- 137 g
- against 150 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 9.7 mm
- Maximum memory card
- 400 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | C9 Pro | Desire 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc SC9832E | MediaTek MT6739 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T820 MP1 | PowerVR GE8100 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 456 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,499 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | 400 GB Best value |
Design
| Specification | C9 Pro | Desire 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold | Black, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 9.7 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 71.2 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Body Height | 146.2 mm | 148.5 mm |
| Weight | 150 g | 137 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 73.6 % | 74.2 % Best value |
| Unfolded thickness | 9.7 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
Battery
| Specification | C9 Pro | Desire 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh Best value | 2,730 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | C9 Pro | Desire 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IGZO LCD Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 350 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 5.45″ | 5.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 295 ppi Best value | 293 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Capacitive Touch | Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | C9 Pro | Desire 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | C9 Pro | Desire 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 Best value | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | C9 Pro | Desire 12 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40 | 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 B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | C9 Pro | Desire 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Best value |
