Nokia C12 vs Nokia X30

The Nokia C12 (2023) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X30 leads — 23/100 vs 6/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia X30 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia X30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 153,667); the Nokia X30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C12 doesn't.

The Nokia X30 is noticeably better than the Nokia C12 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C12
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 78
Value for money 55
Nokia X30
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 33
Battery 20
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia C12 better?
  • Lighter: 177g vs 185g

  • Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Nokia X30 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 153667
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 846
  • Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (33/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (20/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C12 vs the Nokia X30, the Nokia X30 scores 17 points higher (23/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 leads (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 leads (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Nokia C12 (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C12 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). 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 X30: The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C12 Nokia X30
Processor Unisoc SC9863A1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 153667 592015
Geekbench Single 205 905
Geekbench Multi 846 2003
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 (Go edition) Android 12
Brightness (peak) 700 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 160.6×74.3×8.8 mm 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm
Weight 177 g 185 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia C12
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Nokia X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C12
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nokia X30
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C12
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Nokia X30
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
20
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia C12 and Nokia X30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia C12 Unisoc SC9863A1
6/100
153667 AnTuTu
Nokia X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
23/100 +74.0%
592015 AnTuTu

Nokia X30 leads Nokia C12 by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (33/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Nokia C12 (20/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C12 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).

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 X30?

The Nokia X30 is noticeably better than the Nokia C12 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia C12 and the Nokia X30?

The Nokia C12 has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Nokia X30 — 23/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C12 or the Nokia X30?

The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C12 over the Nokia X30?

The Nokia C12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.