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).

The ZTE Blade A35 is noticeably better than the Nokia C12 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C12
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 78
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade A35
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia C12 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A35 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

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.

Nokia C12: The Nokia C12 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade A35: The ZTE Blade A35 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nokia C12
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
ZTE Blade A35
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 2MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C12
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE Blade A35
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C12
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
ZTE Blade A35
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia C12 and ZTE Blade A35, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia C12 Unisoc SC9863A1
6/100
153667 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade A35 Unisoc SC9863A1
16/100
153667 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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.

Frequently asked questions
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.