Category Breakdown
Gionee S12 Lite
Nokia C21 Plus
Performance
64.061.5
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.128.1
Build
65.891.5
Connectivity
46.542.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.444.3
Summary
- The Gionee S12 Lite and Nokia C21 Plus both feature a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Gionee is powered by a Mediatek MT6762D Helio A25 chipset, while the Nokia utilizes a Unisoc SC9863A, with the Gionee having a slightly higher CPU clock speed.
- The Gionee's camera setup includes a 13 MP main sensor with an additional 5 MP ultrawide and 2 MP depth sensor, compared to the Nokia's 13 MP main and 2 MP depth sensor, with the Gionee also featuring an 8 MP selfie camera versus the Nokia's 5 MP.
- Both devices have a 4000 mAh battery, but the Nokia supports 10W charging, while the Gionee does not support fast charging.
- In terms of software, the Gionee runs on Android 10, while the Nokia operates on Android 11 (Go edition), which may offer a more streamlined experience for lower-end hardware.
- The Gionee has a plastic frame and back, while the Nokia features an aluminum frame, contributing to a slightly different build quality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gionee S12 Lite
Nokia C21 Plus
General
Release Date
2020, September 29
2022, February 28
Announced
2020, September 29
2022, February 28
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762D Helio A25 (12 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
IMG8322
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), AF5 MP, (ultrawide)2 MP (depth)
13 MP, (wide), AF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Li-Ion 4000/5050 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
166.2 x 76.3 x 8.4 mm (6.54 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
164.8 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.49 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
Weight
174 g
178 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back
Colors
Blue, Green, Gray
Dark Cyan, Warm Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.57 W/kg (head) 0.65 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 11 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

