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alcatel S42 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

alcatel S42

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • WeightRedmi Note: 21 g lighterRedmi Note: 199 g · S42: 220 g
  • WidthS42: 1.5 mm narrowerS42: 77.2 mm · Redmi Note: 78.7 mm
  • DepthRedmi Note: 3.2 mm thinnerRedmi Note: 9.5 mm · S42: 12.7 mm
  • HeightRedmi Note: 7.3 mm shorterRedmi Note: 154 mm · S42: 161.3 mm
  • Release year2020 / 2014S42: 2020 · Redmi Note: 2014

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

Front
S42: 161.3 × 77.2 mm 1 Redmi Note: 154 × 78.7 mm 2
Side
S42: 161.3 × 12.7 mm 1 Redmi Note: 154 × 9.5 mm 2
  1. 1. S42
    Height
    161.3 mm+7.3 mm versus Redmi Note
    Width
    77.2 mm
    Depth
    12.7 mm+3.2 mm versus Redmi Note
    Weight
    220 g
  2. 2. Redmi Note
    Height
    154 mm
    Width
    78.7 mm+1.5 mm versus S42
    Depth
    9.5 mm
    Weight
    199 g
Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. S42220 g

    +21 g versus Redmi Note

  2. 2. Redmi Note199 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

Screen size
S42: 5.5 in, 18:9, About 78.1 cm² rectangular area 1 Redmi Note: 5.5 in, 16:9, About 83.4 cm² rectangular area 2
  1. 1. S42 5.5 in · 18:9 About 78.1 cm² rectangular area
  2. 2. Redmi Note 5.5 in · 16:9 About 83.4 cm² rectangular area

Redmi Note has approximately 6.8% more rectangular screen area than S42.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM by storage capacity and phone
StorageS42Redmi Note
32 GB 3 GB RAM Unknown
Redmi Note: Original memory entry

8 GB · 1/2 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. S42

NFC
Yes
Headphone jack
Yes
Memory card support
See details microSDXC (dedicated slot)

2. Redmi Note

NFC
Unknown
Headphone jack
Yes
Memory card support
See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. S424200 mAh

    +1100 mAh versus Redmi Note

  2. 2. Redmi Note3100 mAh

Specifications

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1. S422. Redmi Note

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials
SpecificationS42Redmi Note
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 161.3 Х 77.2 Х 12.7 mm
  • 154 Х 78.7 Х 9.5 mm
Weight
  • 220 g
  • 199 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.5" inc
  • 5.5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1440 px
  • 720 x 1280 px
Internal memoryRecorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 32GB 3GB RAM
  • 8 GB
  • 1/2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSDXC (dedicated slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
BatteryCapacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 4200 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 3100 mAh
  • Removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 10.0
  • planned upgrade to Android 11.0
  • Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
  • upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat); MIUI 9.2
Chipset
  • - Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)
  • Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
NFC
  • Yes
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display
SpecificationS42Redmi Note
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 78.1 cm2
  • 83.4 cm2
Screen format
  • 18:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio Unknown
  • 68.8%
PPI /points per inch/ Unknown
  • 267 PPI
Screen protection
  • DragonTrail Pro
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera and Video
Camera and Video
SpecificationS42Redmi Note
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • -13 MP
  • AF
  • 13 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 28mm (wide)
  • AF
Functions
  • LED flash
  • LED flash
  • HDR
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • 5 MP
Performance
Performance
SpecificationS42Redmi Note
Processor CPU
  • - Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
  • Octa-core 1.4/1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
Graphics processor GPU
  • - PowerVR GE8320
  • Mali-450MP4
Antutu 7 scoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied. Unknown
  • 65210
General specs
General specs
SpecificationS42Redmi Note
Release date
  • 2020
  • January
  • 2014
  • March
Colors
  • Black
  • Black
  • White
Historical recorded priceLegacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 300 EUR
  • 120 EUR
Body build Unknown
  • plastic body
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity
SpecificationS42Redmi Note
SIM card
  • Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Dual SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - EU HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA -4G - LTE (unspecified)
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
  • HSPA
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB On-The-Go
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
Bluetooth
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio
SpecificationS42Redmi Note
Radio
  • FM radio
  • FM radio
  • recording
Others Unknown
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features
SpecificationS42Redmi Note
Dop
  • - Sensors - Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass - IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 35 mins) -Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.8 m -MIL-STD-810G compliant - Also known as Cat S32
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass

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