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Entry-level · 2023

Nokia C12 Pro

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Our Take
CPU benches near recent entry-level phones like the Samsung Galaxy A04e
Extras Curved display
Watch out No more updates, 4G only
Skip if You watch a lot of video or play demanding games
6.3″ IPS LCD · 60Hz
SC9863A1 2 / 64 GB
4000 mAh 10W charging
8 MP 5 MP selfie
4G LTE
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Full specifications

Display

6.3″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1600 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic

A standard LCD panel. Fine indoors, watch out for sunlight legibility.

Screen size
6.3"
Panel type
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 × 1600 px
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Slow for 2026
HDR
Supported
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass

Performance

Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm) · 8-core 1.6 GHz · IMG8322
Basic CPU

Best for calls, messaging, and very light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.

Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm)
Current CPU tier
Entry-level
AnTuTu
115,000
v9
CPU
8-core, 1.6 GHz
GPU
IMG8322
Process
22 nm
Storage type
eMMC 5.1 Storage
CPU layout
4x Cortex A55 1.6 GHz + 4x Cortex A55 1.2 GHz

Software & updates

Android 12 (Go edition) · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life

This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.

Operating system
Android 12 (Go edition)
Software support
2 years of updates (brand estimate)
Updates remaining
None — past its update window

Camera

8 MP main · 5 MP selfie

A standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.

Main camera
8 MP
Front camera
5 MP
Slow motion
No, 30 fps

Battery

4000 mAh · 10 W wired

Battery is average for the class — fine for daily use.

Capacity
4000 mAh
Wired charging
10 W
Slow for 2026
Removable
Yes

Memory

2 GB RAM · 64 GB · expandable
Tight
RAM
2 GB
Tight for 2026
Storage
64 GB
Fills fast
Configurations
2/64GB · 3/64GB · 4/64GB
Storage type
eMMC 5.1
Expandable
Yes

Connectivity

4G LTE · Wi-Fi 4
Falls short for 2026
5G
No
4G only
4G LTE
Yes
NFC
No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth
5.2
GPS systems
GPS, A-GPS
USB
Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG
No
3.5mm jack
Yes
IR blaster
No
SIM
1× Nano-SIM

Network bands

4G works on all four carriers — no 5G

Radio bands decide whether this phone sees MTN, Glo, Airtel or 9mobile towers — and how strong the signal holds indoors.

M MTN
4G works · no 5G No B20 or B7 — weaker indoor signal, and slower speeds where the network is busy.
Works
A Airtel
4G full · no 5G
Full
G Glo
4G works No B28 — signal can get weak indoors and outside the big cities.
Works
9 9mobile
4G full
Full

The bands Nigerian networks use

B3 main band
M A G 9
B7 extra speed
M
B20 indoor reach
M
B28 indoor reach
G
n78 the 5G band
M A

The dots show which network uses each band. ✓ means this phone has it, ✗ means it doesn't.

All reported bands

2G B2, B3, B5, B8
3G B1, B5, B8
4G B1, B3, B5, B8

Build & Design

4 g · 8.8 mm
Height
160.6 mm
Width
74.3 mm
Thickness
8.8 mm
Weight
4 g

Sensors

Accelerometer · proximity
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity

Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena

How it stacks up against the rest.

A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.

vs

Apple iPhone 15

Loses on most 5 losses
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs OLED panel · 720 × 1600 vs 1179 × 2556 resolution
Lower benchmark score
115k vs 1.5M AnTuTu · Entry-level vs High-end tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 8 MP vs 48 MP · f/1.6 main · 5 MP vs 12 MP selfie
No 5G
No 5G vs 5G · No NFC vs NFC
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection
Full comparison
vs

Samsung Galaxy S23

Loses on most 5 losses
Less smooth display
IPS LCD vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · 60 Hz vs 120 Hz refresh · 720 × 1600 vs 1080 × 2340 resolution
Lower benchmark score
115k vs 1.8M AnTuTu · Entry-level vs High-end tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · — vs Telephoto · OIS · 8 MP vs 50 MP · f/1.8 main
Slower charging
10 W vs 25 W charging
No 5G
No 5G vs 5G · No NFC vs NFC
Full comparison

Where to buy

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