Nokia just announced a new entry-level device the Nokia C12 comes with a 3000mAh battery. It has a complete plastic build with splash resistance. The phone supports dual 4G SIM cards and it also weighs less than 180 grams. It has an IPS LCD display with a 720P resolution with an 80% screen-to-body ratio. The glass on the display is scratch resistant.
There is a headphone jack and loudspeaker on the phone but there is no fingerprint scanner or face unlock. You have to rely on your pin to secure the phone. The phone has 2GB RAM and 64GB storage space. It is powered by a Unisoc processor and it runs on the Android 12 Go edition. The Nokia C12 has an 8MP main camera and a 5MP selfie camera.
It has a micro USB 2.0 charging port with support for FM radio. The phone is suitable for first-time smartphone users. It has a battery capacity that won’t fit the current standards. There is no way a 3000mAh battery will last a whole day in 2023. The phone can also be an excellent backup phone should in case you need one. As long as you use it to pick up calls and reply to texts it will be fine. You shouldn’t expect the phone to run games and demanding tasks. It is available in different colors.
Nokia C12 | Specs Listing |
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Model | Nokia C12 |
Brand | Nokia |
Announced | January, 2023 |
Status | Available January, 2023 |
DESIGN | |
Body Build | Plastic Body [Splash Resistance] and Frame, Glass Front |
Dimension | 160.6 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm |
Weight | 177.4 g |
SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY | |
Screen Size | 6.3-inch with (~80.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 278PPi Density |
Screen Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 60Hz |
Display Protection | Scrath Resistant Glass |
SOFTWARE | |
Operating System | Android 12 (Go Edition) |
Chipset/Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 |
GPU | IMG3822 |
CPU [ Central Processing Unit ] | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex A55) |
Internal Storage | 64GB ROM Expandable via MICRO SD |
RAM | 2GB |
CAMERA | |
Back Camera | Single Camera- 8MP F1.9 main sensor Dual-LED flash |
Front Camera | 5MP |
Camera Features | Dual LED Flash, Panorama, HDR |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
CONNECTIVITY | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth V5.2 |
GPS | Yes |
WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
FM Radio | Yes |
NFC | No |
NETWORK | |
Technology | 2G/3G/4G [ GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVO / LTE ] |
2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA |
3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
5G Network Bands | - |
Network Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps |
SOUND | |
Speaker | Yes, Stereo Speakers |
Audi Jack | Yes, 3.5mm Audio jack |
Sound Enhancement | Active Noise Cancelation with a dedicated mic |
OTHER FEATURES | |
Fingerprint | Yes, Rear Mounted |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, and Compass Sensor, Temperature sensor, Hall sensor |
Additional Features | -WMV/RV/MP4/3GP player -MP3/WMA/WAV/RA/AAC/M4A player - Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) - Push to talk - Voice command/dial - Organizer |
Colour | Endless Black, Uyuni Blue, Nebula Purple |
BATTERY | |
Battery Capacity | 3000mAh non Removable battery |
Fast charging | No |
Battery Type | Li-PO |
Stand by Time | N/A |
Talk Time | N/A |
Nokia C12 Price & Availability in Nigeria
The Nokia C12 has a starting price of $120 which is equal to ₦90,000 in Nigeria. It is available in Nigeria across various retail stores. You will also be able to buy the phone in some online stores like Jumia and Konga.