Nokia C12 vs ZTE Blade A52
The Nokia C12 (2023) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Blade A52 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade A52 leads — 34/100 vs 22/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A52 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Blade A52 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C12 doesn't; the Nokia C12 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 214g).
Nokia C12
ZTE Blade A52
- Lighter: 177g vs 214g
- Better display (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 35/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Nokia C12 vs the ZTE Blade A52, the ZTE Blade A52 scores 12 points higher (34/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A52 leads (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia C12 and the ZTE Blade A52 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A52 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C12 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (64/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Nokia C12 | ZTE Blade A52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 11 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×74.3×8.8 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia C12
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade A52
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C12
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade A52
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia C12
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Blade A52
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia C12 and the ZTE Blade A52 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A52 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (66/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C12 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (64/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C12 or the ZTE Blade A52?
The ZTE Blade A52 is noticeably better than the Nokia C12 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia C12 and the ZTE Blade A52?
The Nokia C12 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the ZTE Blade A52 — 34/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C12 over the ZTE Blade A52?
The Nokia C12 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A52 is a better fit for everyday use.