Category Breakdown
Nokia C12
Sharp Aquos C10
Performance
67.172.0
Camera
39.629.9
Display
56.558.9
Battery
24.222.7
Build
67.977.6
Connectivity
43.663.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.642.6
Summary
- The Nokia C12 features a larger 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Sharp Aquos C10 has a smaller 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2040 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the C12 is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A1 chipset with up to 3GB of RAM, whereas the C10 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 with 4GB of RAM, offering better processing capabilities.
- The C12's rear camera is 8 MP compared to the C10's 12 MP, which also supports 1080p video recording, while the C12 has a 5 MP selfie camera versus the C10's 8 MP.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the C12 at 3000 mAh, compared to the C10's 2700 mAh, but the C10 supports faster 18W charging.
- Build quality differs as well, with the C12 using a plastic frame and back, while the C10 features a glass back and aluminum frame, contributing to a more premium feel.
- Finally, the C12 runs on Android 12 (Go edition), offering a lighter software experience, while the C10 operates on an older Android 8.0 with Sharp UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia C12
Sharp Aquos C10
General
Release Date
2023, January 18
2018
Announced
2023, January 18
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~278 ppi density)
1080 x 2040 pixels, 17:9 ratio (~420 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm)
Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU
IMG8322
Adreno 508
Memory
64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Unspecified
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
1080p@30fps
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.6 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm (6.32 x 2.93 x 0.35 in)
141.8 x 72 x 7.9 mm (5.58 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight
177.4 g
140 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Dark Cyan, Charcoal, Light Mint
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12 (Go edition)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), Sharp UI
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

