Nokia C12 vs Nokia C21
The Nokia C12 (2023) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia C12 leads — 6/100 vs 5/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C12 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 195g).
Nokia C12
Nokia C21
- Lighter: 177g vs 195g
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Nokia C12 vs the Nokia C21, the Nokia C12 scores 1 points higher (6/100 vs 5/100). 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 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C12 | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×74.3×8.8 mm | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C12
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C12
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia C12
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
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 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (78/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nokia C12 or the Nokia C21?
The Nokia C12 edges out the Nokia C21 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C12 and the Nokia C21?
The Nokia C12 has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Nokia C21 — 5/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C12 over the Nokia C21?
The Nokia C12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.