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).

The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro by 21 points (46/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C12 Pro
Performance
Display 40
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 38
Value for money
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
What makes Nokia C12 Pro better?

  • Better portability (38/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nokia C12 Pro: The Nokia C12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nokia C12 Pro
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C12 Pro
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
40
display
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C12 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.