UAE Price
AED 249
India Price
₹6,999
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Smartphone · Nokia · 2023
The Nokia C12 32GB is Nokia's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.3 inches, 95.8 cm2 (~80.3% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm) chipset. It comes with a 3000 mAh battery. At AED 249 in the UAE and ₹6,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Nokia C12 32GB excels with its 3000mAh battery delivering all-day use on light tasks, a 6.3-inch IPS LCD screen offering sharp 720x1600 resolution, and Android 12 Go Edition running smoothly on its octa-core 1.6GHz Cortex-A55 chipset. It’s built for first-time smartphone buyers in rural India or UAE expats needing a reliable backup device for calls, WhatsApp, and basic YouTube. The 5MP rear camera suffices for daylight snapshots but fails in low light. Its major weakness is the absence of NFC, blocking contactless payments — a critical flaw in both markets where digital wallets dominate. In UAE at AED 249, it’s competitive because it undercuts rivals like the Samsung Galaxy A04 by AED 50 while matching core specs. In India at ₹6999, it’s overpriced: the Redmi 9A offers identical performance at ₹5999 with a larger battery. Skip this if you need mobile payments or plan to use apps beyond basic functions.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable |
| Battery Capacity | 3000 mAh |
| Single | 8 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | Yes |
| Single | 5 MP |
| Video | 720p |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 160.6 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm (6.32 x 2.93 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 177.4 g (6.24 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 95.8 cm2 (~80.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~278 ppi density) |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Card slot | Unspecified |
| Internal | 32 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity |
| Colors | Dark Cyan, Charcoal, Light Mint |
| Price | About 100 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, January 18 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, February 02 |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) |
| Chipset | Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | IMG8322 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the C12.
It may still be worth buying if you need a basic, reliable phone for calls and light apps, but newer budget models will likely offer better performance and software support by then. Consider it only if you're on a very tight budget and don't need advanced features.
The Nokia C12 32GB is priced at AED 249 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online stores across the country.
The Nokia C12 32GB is priced at ₹6999 in India. It can be found in most electronics retailers and online marketplaces nationwide.
The camera delivers basic photo quality suitable for daylight snapshots and social media sharing. It struggles in low-light conditions and lacks advanced features like optical zoom or portrait mode.
The battery lasts up to two days with light usage such as calls, messaging, and occasional browsing. It handles moderate daily use without needing frequent recharges.
Ready to buy the C12?
From AED 249 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
