Nokia C12 vs Tecno Spark 20C

The Nokia C12 (2023) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Tecno Spark 20C (2023) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 20C leads — 16/100 vs 6/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 20C has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000).

The Tecno Spark 20C is noticeably better than the Nokia C12 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C12
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 78
Value for money 55
Tecno Spark 20C
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia C12 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 20C better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C12 vs the Tecno Spark 20C, the Tecno Spark 20C scores 10 points higher (16/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 20C leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 20C significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 20C significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C12 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (78/100 vs 50/100). 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.
Tecno Spark 20C: The Tecno Spark 20C is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C12 Tecno Spark 20C
Processor Unisoc SC9863A1 MediaTek
AnTuTu 153667
Geekbench Single 205
Geekbench Multi 846
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 720x1612
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 (Go edition) Android 13
NFC no no
Dimensions 160.6×74.3×8.8 mm 163.7×75.6×8.6 mm
Weight 177 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia C12
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Tecno Spark 20C
  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C12
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Tecno Spark 20C
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C12
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Tecno Spark 20C
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 20C significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 20C significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (36/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C12 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (78/100 vs 50/100).

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 Tecno Spark 20C?

The Tecno Spark 20C is noticeably better than the Nokia C12 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia C12 and the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Nokia C12 has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Tecno Spark 20C — 16/100.

Should you choose the Nokia C12 over the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Nokia C12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 20C is a better fit for everyday use.