Nokia C12 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Nokia C12 (2023) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 6/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C12 doesn't; the Nokia C12 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 194g).

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 by 25 points (31/100 vs 6/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C12
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 78
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia C12 better?
  • Lighter: 177g vs 194g

  • Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 25 points higher (31/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (78/100 vs 57/100). 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.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C12 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Unisoc SC9863A1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 153667
Geekbench Single 205
Geekbench Multi 846
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 8 MP 64 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 (Go edition) Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 160.6×74.3×8.8 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 177 g 194 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia C12
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C12
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C12
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
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 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (34/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (39/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (78/100 vs 57/100).

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 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 by 25 points (31/100 vs 6/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C12 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nokia C12 has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C12 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C12 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nokia C12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.