Nokia C12 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Nokia C12 (2023) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 22/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C12 doesn't; the Nokia C12 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 200g).
Nokia C12
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 177g vs 200g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 53/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Nokia C12 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 36 points higher (58/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C12 is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Nokia C12 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×74.3×8.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C12
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Nokia C12
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C12
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (73/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (51/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (52/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C12 is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C12 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 by 36 points (58/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C12 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nokia C12 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C12 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C12 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nokia C12 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.