Nokia C12 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Nokia C12 Pro (2023) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 25/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C12 Pro doesn't.

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro by 67 points (92/100 vs 25/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia C12 Pro

Performance —
Display 40
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 38
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Nokia C12 Pro better?


  • Overall rating 25/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C12 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 67 points higher (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (85/100 vs 32/100).

Vivo X500 Pro Max: The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Nokia C12 Pro Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Unisoc MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu — 4838033
Geekbench Single — 4188
Geekbench Multi — 13145
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1260x2800
Refresh rate — 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging — 100W
Wireless charging — 40W
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 (Go edition) Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 160.6×74.3×8.8 mm —
Weight — —
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Nokia C12 Pro

  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Nokia C12 Pro

  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
40
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Nokia C12 Pro

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (94/100 vs 40/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (85/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nokia C12 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro by 67 points (92/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C12 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Nokia C12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C12 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C12 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.