In depth comparison and review of CAT S50 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | CAT S50 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Form Factor | Touch - Rugged | Touch | |
| Height | 144.5 mm | 165.88 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has greater height than CAT S50. |
| Width | 77 mm | 76.21 mm | CAT S50 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 S50. |
| Weight | 185 g | 189 g | CAT S50 is lighter than CAT S50. |
| Body Colour | Forest | Slate | Ice blue | Forest green | Onyx grey | |
| Protection | Shockproof, dustproof, waterproof | Dustproof, splashproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | CAT S50 is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP67, IPX7, IP6X | IP53 | |
| SAR Value | 1.13 W/kg (body), 0.76 W/kg (head) | 0.68 W/kg (head), 0.911 W/kg (body), 2.395 W/kg (limb) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B 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) | Micro SIM | - | |
| SIM Card Qty | - | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | CAT S50 | 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) | 4.7" | 6.67" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has larger screen size than CAT S50. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better screen resolution than CAT S50. |
| Display Format | HD | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 312 ppi | 395 ppi | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better pixel density than CAT S50. |
| Max Brightness | - | 1200 cd/m² | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| 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 | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| PROCESSOR | CAT S50 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Number | MSM8926 | - | |
| Clock Speed | 1.2 GHz | 2 GHz | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has higher clock speed than CAT S50. |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has higher processor core quantity than CAT S50. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 305 | Qualcomm ADRENO 619 |
| MEMORY | CAT S50 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| RAM | 2 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has more RAM than CAT S50. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 8 GB | 128 GB | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has more internal memory than CAT S50. |
| User Memory | 6 GB | - | |
| Memory Interface | - | UFS 2.2 | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC - up to 64 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
| CAMERA | CAT S50 | 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 | 8 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better camera resolution than CAT S50. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/2.76" | |
| Sensor Name | - | Samsung ISOCELL JN1 | |
| Lens Aperture | - | F/1.8 | |
| Lens Construction | - | 5-element | |
| Pixel Size | - | 0.64 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Special Effects | - | Bokeh effect | |
| Camera Modes | - | Portrait mode | |
| Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 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) | 0.3 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better front camera resolution than CAT S50. |
| 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 S50 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2630 mAh | 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has larger battery capacity than CAT S50. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Mi-FC fast charging technology | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - | CAT S50 can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Standby Time | 792 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 960 minutes | 2040 minutes | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has longer battery life when making calls than CAT S50. |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 960 min Standby: up to 792 hrs |
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 S50 | 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 4.4 (KitKat) | Android 12 | |
| User Interface | - | MIUI 14 | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | CAT S50 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | 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 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | 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 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | 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 | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Communication Features | Mobile Email client, Internet browser, LTE Cat.4 | - | |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | CAT S50 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI | - | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263 | - | |
| Sound Enhancements | MaxxAudio sound enhancement | - |
| FEATURES | CAT S50 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyroscope | |
| Security Devices | - | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
| Security Technology | - | AI face unlock | |
| Personal Information Management | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock | - | |
| Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, E-911 compliant, Face Unlock, Dual microphones, Wet Touchscreen Operation | Graphite cooling, IR blaster, coin vibration motor |
| OTHERS | CAT S50 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | 33W charger | |
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| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP67, WPC, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IPX7, PMA, Qi, IP6X | IP53, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, SGS Seamless Pro 120Hz Certification | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1 m | - | |
| Max Operating Temperature | 55 °C | - | |
| Min Operating Temperature | -25 °C | - |
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