Nokia C12 vs ZTE V40 Pro

The Nokia C12 (2023) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE V40 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 6/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V40 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP.

The ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably better than the Nokia C12 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C12
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 78
Value for money 55
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia C12 better?
  • Lighter: 177g vs 190g

  • Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 62/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C12 vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the ZTE V40 Pro scores 16 points higher (22/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro leads (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C12 notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (78/100 vs 62/100). 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 V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C12 ZTE V40 Pro
Processor Unisoc SC9863A1 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 153667
Geekbench Single 205
Geekbench Multi 846
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate
Battery 3000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 65W
Main camera 8 MP 64 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 6GB
Storage 64GB 128GB
OS Android 12 (Go edition) Android 11
NFC no no
Dimensions 160.6×74.3×8.8 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 177 g 190 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia C12
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C12
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C12
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (50/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C12 notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (78/100 vs 62/100).

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 V40 Pro?

The ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably better than the Nokia C12 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia C12 and the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nokia C12 has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C12 or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE V40 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C12 over the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nokia C12 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.