Nokia C12
The Nokia C12 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2023).
2023 · Lower-mid-range · Android 12 (Go edition)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size6.3" · 160.6 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm (6.32 x 2.93 x 0.35 in)
ChipsetUnisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm)
RAM2GB | 3GB
Storage64GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓6.3" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
RAM
2GB | 3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
278 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
177.4g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
160.6 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm (6.32 x 2.93 x 0.35 in)
Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Dark Cyan, Charcoal, Light Mint
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Nokia C12 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Nokia C12 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Nokia C12 supports Yes expandable storage.
The Nokia C12 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Nokia C12 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Nokia C12 ships with Android 12 (Go edition).
The Nokia C12 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Nokia C12 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Nokia C12 has 5.2, A2DP.
