UAE Price
AED 299
India Price
₹7,999
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Smartphone · Nokia · 2023
The Nokia C12 64GB 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 299 in the UAE and ₹7,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Nokia C12 64GB excels with its 3000mAh battery delivering all-day use on light tasks, a 6.3-inch IPS LCD screen offering clear 720x1600 pixel visibility in sunlight, and Android 12 Go Edition running smoothly on its octa-core 1.6GHz Cortex-A55 chip. It’s built for first-time smartphone buyers in rural India or UAE laborers needing reliable calls, SMS, and basic apps without frequent charging. Its weakness is the 8MP rear camera—low-light shots are noisy and lack detail, making it unusable for anything beyond quick snapshots. No NFC or 5G limits digital payments and future-proofing. In UAE at AED 299, it’s competitive because it outlasts similarly priced models in battery life and software stability. In India at ₹7999, it’s overpriced—real alternatives like the Redmi 9A offer better cameras and 4G LTE at ₹6999. Choose only if you need absolute simplicity and battery endurance above all else.
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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 | 64 |
| 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, messaging, and light apps, especially at a low price point. However, newer models will offer better performance and software support by then.
The Nokia C12 64GB is priced at AED 299 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online stores across the country.
The Nokia C12 64GB is priced at ₹7999 in India. It can be found in most electronics stores and online marketplaces nationwide.
The camera delivers basic photo quality suitable for daylight snapshots and social media sharing. It performs adequately in good lighting but struggles in low-light conditions.
The battery lasts up to two days with light usage such as calls, messaging, and occasional app use. It handles a full day of moderate use without needing a recharge.
Ready to buy the C12?
From AED 299 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
