Nokia C12 Pro vs Nokia XR21
The Nokia C12 Pro (2023) runs on the Unisoc, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 25/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C12 Pro doesn't; the Nokia C12 Pro is thinner (8.8mm vs 10.5mm).
Nokia C12 Pro
Nokia XR21
- Better portability (38/100 vs 24/100)
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Nokia C12 Pro vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 21 points higher (46/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C12 Pro is a bit better (38/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia C12 Pro | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×74.3×8.8 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 231 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C12 Pro
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C12 Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C12 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (67/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C12 Pro is a bit better (38/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C12 Pro or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro by 21 points (46/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C12 Pro and the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia C12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C12 Pro or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C12 Pro over the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia C12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.