Nokia C12 vs Nokia C31
The Nokia C12 (2023) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia C31 leads — 10/100 vs 6/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C31 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia C12 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 200g).
Nokia C12
Nokia C31
- Lighter: 177g vs 200g
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C12 vs the Nokia C31, the Nokia C31 scores 4 points higher (10/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). 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, the Nokia C31 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C12 notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C12 | Nokia C31 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 12 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×74.3×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 177 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C12
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C31
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C12
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia C31
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia C12
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia C31
- 5050 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, the Nokia C31 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (37/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C12 notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (78/100 vs 50/100).
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 C31?
The Nokia C31 edges out the Nokia C12 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C12 and the Nokia C31?
The Nokia C12 has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Nokia C31 — 10/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C12 over the Nokia C31?
The Nokia C12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use.