Nokia C12 vs Nokia G400

The Nokia C12 (2023) runs on the Unisoc, while the Nokia G400 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G400 leads — 43/100 vs 22/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G400 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia G400 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C12 doesn't; the Nokia C12 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 198g).

The Nokia G400 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 by 21 points (43/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C12
Performance
Display 40
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 64
Value for money
Nokia G400
Performance 41
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 43
Portability 51
Value for money
What makes Nokia C12 better?
  • Lighter: 177g vs 198g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Nokia G400 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (66/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C12 vs the Nokia G400, the Nokia G400 scores 21 points higher (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 leads (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G400 leads (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Nokia C12 (66/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Nokia C12 (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Nokia C12 (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C12 is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).

Nokia C12: The Nokia C12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia G400: The Nokia G400 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C12 Nokia G400
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
AnTuTu 477542
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1816
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 20W
Main camera 8 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 4GB
Storage 64GB 64GB
OS Android 12 (Go edition) Android 12
NFC no yes
Dimensions 160.6×74.3×8.8 mm 166.4×76.7×8.8 mm
Weight 177 g 198 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia C12
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Nokia G400
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C12
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
40
display
Nokia G400
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C12
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Nokia G400
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Nokia C12 (66/100 vs 40/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Nokia C12 (33/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Nokia C12 (43/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia C12 is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C12 or the Nokia G400?

The Nokia G400 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 by 21 points (43/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C12 and the Nokia G400?

The Nokia C12 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Nokia G400 — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C12 or the Nokia G400?

The Nokia G400 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C12 over the Nokia G400?

The Nokia C12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G400 is a better fit for everyday use.