The verdict
Your pick: Nokia C12, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | C12 | C02 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 4.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Camera | 2.5 | 0.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.2 | 2.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.0 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Nokia C12, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Weight
- 177.4 g
- against 191 g
- Resistance Features
- IP52, IPX5
- against IP52
Nokia C02, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 295 ppi
- against 278 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | C12 | C02 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc SC9863A1 | MediaTek Helio P30 |
| Processor Process Size | 22 nm | 16 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | IMG8322 | — |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz Best value | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 115,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 725 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.2 GHz. | Quad-core 1.4 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | C12 | C02 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Cyan, Black, Grey, Green, Mint Green | Cyan, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm Best value | 10 mm |
| Body Width | 74.3 mm | 71.2 mm |
| Body Height | 160.6 mm | 148.7 mm |
| Weight | 177.4 g Best value | 191 g |
| Usable Surface | 80.3 % Best value | 72.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP52, IPX5 Best value | IP52 |
Battery
| Specification | C12 | C02 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 5 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | C12 | C02 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ Best value | 5.45″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px Best value | 1,440 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 278 ppi | 295 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Capacitive Touch |
Sensor
| Specification | C12 | C02 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor |
Software
| Specification | C12 | C02 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | C12 | C02 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo Best value | GPS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | C12 | C02 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
