Category Breakdown
Nokia C31
vivo Y12a
Performance
61.665.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
36.033.7
Build
65.867.9
Connectivity
45.652.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.842.0
Summary
- The Nokia C31 features a larger 6.75-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 6.51-inch display of the vivo Y12a, both with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the C31 is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset, while the Y12a uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, with the latter offering slightly higher clock speeds.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Y12a includes an 8 MP selfie camera, outperforming the C31's 5 MP front camera.
- The C31 has a slightly larger 5050 mAh battery compared to the Y12a's 5000 mAh, with both supporting 10W charging.
- In terms of software, the C31 runs on Android 12, while the Y12a operates on Android 11 with Funtouch 11, providing a more updated software experience for the C31.
- Both phones have a plastic build, but the C31 is slightly heavier at 200g versus the Y12a's 191g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia C31
vivo Y12a
General
Release Date
2022, September 01
2021, June 21
Announced
2022, September 01
2021, June 21
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.75"
6.51"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU
IMG8322
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), AF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, Panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP, f/1.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5050 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5050 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
169.2 x 78 x 8.6 mm (6.66 x 3.07 x 0.34 in)
164.4 x 76.3 x 8.4 mm (6.47 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Weight
200 g
191 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Charcoal, Mint, Cyan
Phantom Black, Glacier Blue
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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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
4.2, A2DP
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12
Android 11, Funtouch 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

