Nokia C12 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Nokia C12 (2023) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 67/100 vs 22/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C12 doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 by 45 points (67/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C12
Performance
Display 40
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 64
Value for money
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Performance 75
Display 84
Camera 57
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money
What makes Nokia C12 better?

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C12 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 45 points higher (67/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (63/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (64/100 vs 30/100).

Nokia C12: The Nokia C12 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C12 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1754213
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 (Go edition) Android 14
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.6×74.3×8.8 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 177 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia C12
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C12
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
40
display
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C12
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (84/100 vs 40/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (57/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (63/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia C12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (64/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C12 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 by 45 points (67/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C12 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Nokia C12 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C12 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (57/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C12 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Nokia C12 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.