Nokia C12
#2862
Xiaomi Mi 5c
#3650Category Breakdown
Nokia C12
Xiaomi Mi 5c
Performance
67.171.8
Camera
39.619.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
24.223.2
Build
67.977.8
Connectivity
43.654.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.639.4
Summary
- The Nokia C12 features a larger 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 5c has a smaller 5.15-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the C12 is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A1 chipset, while the Mi 5c utilizes the Xiaomi Surge S1, with the latter offering a more powerful CPU configuration.
- The camera capabilities also differ, with the C12 having an 8 MP rear camera compared to the Mi 5c's 12 MP, which supports 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the C12 at 3000 mAh versus the Mi 5c's 2860 mAh, but the Mi 5c supports faster 18W charging.
- Build quality favors the Mi 5c with its aluminum frame and back, compared to the C12's plastic materials.
- Finally, the C12 runs on Android 12 (Go edition), while the Mi 5c operates on an older Android 7.1 with MIUI 8, indicating a more updated software experience for the C12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia C12
Xiaomi Mi 5c
General
Release Date
2023, January 18
2017
Announced
2023, January 18
2017
Description
N/A
For China
Display
Size
6.3"
5.15"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~278 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm)
Xiaomi Surge S1
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
IMG8322
Mali-T860MP4
Memory
64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Unspecified
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
12 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1.25µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2860 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2860 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC3
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)
144.4 x 69.7 x 7.1 mm (5.69 x 2.74 x 0.28 in)
Weight
177.4 g
135 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Dark Cyan, Charcoal, Light Mint
Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
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
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12 (Go edition)
Android 7.1 (Nougat), MIUI 8
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass