Nokia C12 vs Nubia Neo 5
The Nokia C12 (2023) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 6/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C12 doesn't.
Nokia C12
Nubia Neo 5
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C12 vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 25 points higher (31/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Nokia C12 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C12 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C12 | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×74.3×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 177 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C12
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C12
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C12
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Nokia C12 (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (51/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C12 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (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 Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 by 25 points (31/100 vs 6/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C12 and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nokia C12 has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C12 or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C12 over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nokia C12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.