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.
Nokia C12 Plus
Vivo Y500
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 37/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Nokia C12 Plus
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Nokia C12 Plus
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C12 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C12 Plus
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.