Nokia C12 Plus vs Nokia C21
The Nokia C12 Plus (2023) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia C12 Plus leads — 7/100 vs 5/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C12 Plus has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3000).
Nokia C12 Plus
Nokia C21
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3000 mAh
- Longer battery life (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nokia C12 Plus vs the Nokia C21, the Nokia C12 Plus scores 2 points higher (7/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C12 Plus leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Nokia C12 Plus is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C12 Plus | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 195 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C12 Plus
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C12 Plus
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia C12 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia C12 Plus is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nokia C12 Plus or the Nokia C21?
The Nokia C12 Plus edges out the Nokia C21 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C12 Plus and the Nokia C21?
The Nokia C12 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Nokia C21 — 5/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C12 Plus over the Nokia C21?
The Nokia C12 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.