Huawei nova 12 vs Nokia C21
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 5/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.8mm).
Huawei nova 12
Nokia C21
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 195g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 56/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Nokia C21, the Huawei nova 12 scores 29 points higher (34/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (41/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (46/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Nokia C21?
The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 29 points (34/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Nokia C21?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nokia C21 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Nokia C21?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Nokia C21?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.