Nokia C12 Plus vs Vivo S16e

The Nokia C12 Plus (2023) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Vivo S16e (2022) runs on the Exynos 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S16e leads — 30/100 vs 7/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S16e has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S16e has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C12 Plus doesn't.

The Vivo S16e significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Plus by 23 points (30/100 vs 7/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C12 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo S16e
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 37
Design 66
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia C12 Plus better?

  • Overall rating 7/100
What makes Vivo S16e better?
  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C12 Plus vs the Vivo S16e, the Vivo S16e scores 23 points higher (30/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16e leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S16e leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo S16e significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16e notably outperforms the Nokia C12 Plus (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S16e notably outperforms the Nokia C12 Plus (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S16e notably outperforms the Nokia C12 Plus (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nokia C12 Plus: The Nokia C12 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo S16e: The Vivo S16e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C12 Plus Vivo S16e
Processor Unisoc SC9863A1 Exynos 1080
AnTuTu 153667
Geekbench Single 205
Geekbench Multi 846
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1520 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 66W
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 (Go edition) Android 11, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 162.5×75.8×7.7 mm
Weight 187 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia C12 Plus
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo S16e
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C12 Plus
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo S16e
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C12 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo S16e
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S16e significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16e notably outperforms the Nokia C12 Plus (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S16e notably outperforms the Nokia C12 Plus (37/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S16e notably outperforms the Nokia C12 Plus (66/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C12 Plus or the Vivo S16e?

The Vivo S16e significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Plus by 23 points (30/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C12 Plus and the Vivo S16e?

The Nokia C12 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Vivo S16e — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C12 Plus or the Vivo S16e?

The Vivo S16e leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C12 Plus over the Vivo S16e?

The Nokia C12 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S16e is a better fit for everyday use.