Nokia C12 vs ZTE Blade A35
The Nokia C12 (2023) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the ZTE Blade A35 (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade A35 leads — 16/100 vs 6/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A35 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000).
Nokia C12
ZTE Blade A35
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C12 vs the ZTE Blade A35, the ZTE Blade A35 scores 10 points higher (16/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A35 leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade A35 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A35 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C12 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C12 | ZTE Blade A35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Unisoc SC9863A1 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 14 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×74.3×8.8 mm | 167.7×77.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C12
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade A35
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Nokia C12
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade A35
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C12
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A35
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia C12 and ZTE Blade A35, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade A35 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A35 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C12 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (78/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nokia C12 or the ZTE Blade A35?
The ZTE Blade A35 is noticeably better than the Nokia C12 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia C12 and the ZTE Blade A35?
The Nokia C12 has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the ZTE Blade A35 — 16/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C12 over the ZTE Blade A35?
The Nokia C12 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A35 is a better fit for everyday use.