Nokia C12 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro

The Nokia C12 Pro (2023) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 25/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C12 Pro doesn't.

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro by 65 points (90/100 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

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

What makes Nokia C12 Pro better?


  • Overall rating 25/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C12 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 65 points higher (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (63/100 vs 38/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Nokia C12 Pro Vivo X500 Pro
Processor Unisoc MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu — 5016623
Geekbench Single — 4188
Geekbench Multi — 13145
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1216x2660
Refresh rate — 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging — 90W
Wireless charging — 40W
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 (Go edition) Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 160.6×74.3×8.8 mm 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm
Weight — 192 g
Launch price — $970

Camera comparison

Nokia C12 Pro

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

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Nokia C12 Pro

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

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Nokia C12 Pro

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nokia C12 Pro

Price unknown

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Detailed category analysis

display

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

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (81/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (63/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro by 65 points (90/100 vs 25/100).

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

The Nokia C12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.

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

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

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

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