Nokia C12 vs Nokia C2 2nd Edition

Comparing the Nokia C12 (2023) and the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (2022) on specs and benchmarks. Both devices score the same overall rating of 6/100. Key differences: the Nokia C12 has the bigger battery (3000 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 8 MP vs 5 MP; the Nokia C12 is thinner (8.8mm vs 10.0mm).

Both devices scored the same rating of 6/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C12
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 78
Value for money 55
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 75
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia C12 better?
  • Bigger battery: 3000 vs 2400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 8MP vs 5MP
  • Lighter: 177g vs 180g

  • Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Nokia C2 2nd Edition better?

  • Overall rating 6/100
Comparison verdict

The Nokia C12 and the Nokia C2 2nd Edition received the same MobileRank rating — 6/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "design" category, the Nokia C12 and the Nokia C2 2nd Edition are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nokia C12: The Nokia C12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia C2 2nd Edition: The Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C12 Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Processor Unisoc SC9863A1
AnTuTu 153667
Geekbench Single 205
Geekbench Multi 846
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 5.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 480x960
Refresh rate
Battery 3000 mAh 2400 mAh
Charging
Main camera 8 MP 5 MP
Front camera 5 MP 2 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 1GB / 2GB
Storage 64GB 32GB
OS Android 12 (Go edition) Android 11 (Go edition)
NFC no no
Dimensions 160.6×74.3×8.8 mm 154.0×75.9×10.0 mm
Weight 177 g 180 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia C12
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: 2MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C12
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 480x960
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C12
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • 2400 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C12 and the Nokia C2 2nd Edition are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C12 or the Nokia C2 2nd Edition?

Both devices scored 6/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nokia C2 2nd Edition.

What is the rating of the Nokia C12 and the Nokia C2 2nd Edition?

The Nokia C12 has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition — 6/100.

Should you choose the Nokia C12 over the Nokia C2 2nd Edition?

The Nokia C12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a better fit for everyday use.