BQ S38 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has better RAM than BQ S38. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than BQ S38 which has resolution of 800 x 480. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has more internal memory than BQ S38
| Name | BQ S38 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 512 MB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 4 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 4 MB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 1500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 3 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 2499 | Rs. 18966 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September, 2014. The cost of BQ S38 is Rs. 2499. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is Rs. 18966.
Display comparison
BQ S38 has screen size of 4 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G's 6.67 inch screen. BQ S38 has LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 395 PPI & BQ's phone has only 233 PPI display density. BQ S38 has 5:3 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to BQ S38's lower 512 MB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than BQ S38 (4 MB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines BQ S38's 3 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to BQ S38's 1.3 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 4.4.2 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | BQ S38 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi Note 12 Pro | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September, 2014 | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.03 x 162.9 x 7.98 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | |
| Colors | Onyx Black, Frosted Blue, Stardust Purple | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen | Color Pro AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 4 inches, 480 x 800 pixels | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 5:3 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 233 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 512 MB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 4 MB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 32 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/28a/38/40/41/77/78, NSA: n38/40/41/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v2.0 | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 3 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) macro |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | Photo Mode, 50MP Mode, Panorama, Time-Lapse, AI Watermark, Long exposure, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Film Camera, Xiaomi Pro-cut, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift | |
| Video Recording | 720 x 480 px | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 1.3 MP | 16 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v4.4.2 (KitKat) | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI13 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 | |
| CPU | 1.2 GHz, Dual Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | ARM Mali G68 MP4 | |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No |
| Browser | Yes | |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | ||
| Music | Yes | |
| Video | Yes | |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 1500 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast charging | |
| StandBy Time | 18 days | |
| Talk Time | 6 hours | |