Nokia C12 Plus vs Vivo Y500

The Nokia C12 Plus (2023) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 7/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP.

The Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Plus by 29 points (36/100 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 Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
What makes Nokia C12 Plus better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C12 Plus vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 29 points higher (36/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Plus (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Plus (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C12 Plus is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Plus (86/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia C12 Plus: The Nokia C12 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C12 Plus Vivo Y500
Processor Unisoc SC9863A1 Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu 153667
Geekbench Single 205
Geekbench Multi 846
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1520 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB 8GB
Storage 32GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 (Go edition) Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 210 g
Price $345
Camera comparison
Nokia C12 Plus
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C12 Plus
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C12 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C12 Plus
Price unknown
Vivo Y500
$345
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Plus (34/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Plus (61/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C12 Plus is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Plus (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C12 Plus or the Vivo Y500?

The Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Plus by 29 points (36/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C12 Plus and the Vivo Y500?

The Nokia C12 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C12 Plus or the Vivo Y500?

The Vivo Y500 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C12 Plus over the Vivo Y500?

The Nokia C12 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.