Side-by-side technical data
Nokia C21 Plus vs Nokia C12
Comparison between Nokia C21 Plus and Nokia C12: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nokia.
The verdict
Your pick: Nokia C12, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | C21 Plus | C12 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| Camera | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Connectivity | 3.8 | 4.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.2 | 2.0 |
Which one is for you?
Nokia C21 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,050 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 10 W
- against 5 W
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic
- against Glass, Plastic
Nokia C12, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 115,000
- against 109,200
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Display Pixel Density
- 278 ppi
- against 269 ppi
- Weight
- 177.4 g
- against 191 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | C21 Plus | C12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc SC9863A1 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 22 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | IMG8322 | IMG8322 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 109,200 | 115,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 725 | 725 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.2 GHz. | Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.2 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | C21 Plus | C12 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Cyan, Grey, Black, Blue | Cyan, Black, Grey, Green, Mint Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 74.3 mm |
| Body Height | 164.8 mm | 160.6 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 177.4 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.1 % Best value | 80.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP52 | IP52, IPX5 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | C21 Plus | C12 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,050 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W Best value | 5 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | C21 Plus | C12 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 278 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Scratch Resistant, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | Scratch Resistant, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | C21 Plus | C12 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | C21 Plus | C12 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | C21 Plus | C12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | C21 Plus | C12 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual 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, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| 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, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.57 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.65 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.4 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | C21 Plus | C12 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | C21 Plus | C12 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | TA-1433, TA-1431, TA-1426, TA-1424 | — |
