Nokia C12
#2862
Sharp Aquos S2
#3430Category Breakdown
Nokia C12
Sharp Aquos S2
Performance
67.175.6
Camera
39.619.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
24.225.1
Build
67.977.6
Connectivity
43.666.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.641.1
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 S2 has a smaller 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2040 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the C12 is powered by a Unisoc SC9863A1 chipset, whereas the Aquos S2 offers options with Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 or 660, providing superior processing power.
- The camera capabilities also differ significantly; the C12 has an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP selfie camera, while the Aquos S2 boasts a 12 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, enhancing its photography potential.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Aquos S2 at 3020 mAh compared to the C12's 3000 mAh, but the C12 lacks fast charging.
- Build quality favors the Aquos S2 with its Gorilla Glass front and aluminum frame, while the C12 uses a plastic back and frame.
- Finally, the C12 runs on Android 12 (Go edition), offering a more recent software experience compared to the Aquos S2's Android 7.1.1 (Nougat).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia C12
Sharp Aquos S2
General
Release Date
2023, January 18
2017
Announced
2023, January 18
2017
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) - 64/4GBQualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) - 128/6GB
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) - 64/4GBOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) - 128/6GB
GPU
IMG8322
Adreno 508 - 64/4GBAdreno 512 - 128/6GB
Memory
64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB 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", 1/3.2", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF8 MP
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
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 3020 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W 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
White, Black, Blue, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12 (Go edition)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass