Nokia C12 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Nokia C12 (2023) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 61/100 vs 22/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C12 doesn't.
Nokia C12
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Lighter: 177g vs 183g
- Overall rating 22/100
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (63/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Nokia C12 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 39 points higher (61/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (30/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C12 (30/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Nokia C12 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | — | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×74.3×8.8 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 183 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C12
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Nokia C12
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia C12
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (89/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (63/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C12 (30/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C12 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 by 39 points (61/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C12 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nokia C12 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C12 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C12 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nokia C12 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.