Nokia C12 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Nokia C12 (2023) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 22/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C12 doesn't; the Nokia C12 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C12
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Nokia C12 better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 227g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia C12 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 67 points higher (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia C12 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×74.3×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nokia C12
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia C12
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia C12
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia C12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (99/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (92/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C12 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 by 67 points (89/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C12 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nokia C12 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C12 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C12 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.