HIGHLIGHTS
* Nokia has launched the Nokia C12 Plus entry-level smartphone in India at Rs 7,999
* Nokia C12 Plus gets a Unisoc processor, a 6.3-inch HD+ display, 2GB RAM and 4,000mAh battery
* The Nokia C12 Plus joins the Nokia C12 and Nokia C12 Pro in the series
* The Nokia C12 Plus is the company’s third new C-series phone launched this year.
* The phone is priced under Rs 10,000 in India.
* It competes against the likes of the Moto E13, Redmi A1 and Poco C50.
The Nokia C12 Plus entry-level Android smartphone has gone live on Nokia India’s official website.
The device will join the Nokia C12 Pro that was launched sometime back in the country. The Nokia C12 Plus smartphone gets Unisoc octa-core CPU, 6.3-inch HD+ screen, an 8MP rear camera, a 3.5mm headphone jack and runs on Android 12 (Go Edition) out of the box.
Nokia has launched a new budget smartphone in India. The company has expanded its C series with the launch of the C12 Plus.
The phone is the third smartphone in the C series launched this year in India. Prior to the C12 Plus, the company launched the C12 and C12 Pro in India.
The Nokia C12 Plus is the most premium offering in the lineup. The phone has been launched with a single storage option. It also runs on Android’s Go Edition out of the box.
Let’s take a look at the Nokia C12 Plus price in India, specifications, features and other details.
Nokia C12 Plus Price in India and Specifications
The Nokia C12 Plus has been launched with a single 2GB RAM option in India. The phone offers 32GB of internal storage and offers microSD card support. Users can expand the storage up to 256GB via a memory card.
The phone has been priced at Rs 7,999 in India. In comparison, the Nokia C12 has a starting price of Rs 5,999, whereas the C12 Pro is priced at Rs 6,999.
The C12 Plus has been launched in three colour options — Dark Cyan, Charcoal and Light Mint.
In terms of hardware, the phone is quite similar to its siblings. It has a curved frame and body. The rear panel is made of plastic. It has a slightly oval-shaped camera module for the single rear camera setup.
There is an 8MP rear camera sensor with an LED flash module. For selfies, the C12 Plus has a 5MP front camera sensor.
The front camera is placed inside the water-drop notch at the top centre of the display. The C12 Plus has a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1512 pixels.
There is support for a standard 60Hz refresh rate. While the top and side bezels are fairly thin, the chin bezel is quite thick.
Under the hood, the C12 Plus has a UniSoc SC9863A1, which is one of the most entry-level SoCs available in the market. The SoC is paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.
This also means that the C12 Plus only supports Android 12 Go Edition out of the box.
The phone also packs a bigger battery compared to its siblings.
There is a 4000mAh battery under the hood. The phone continues to support 10W charging via a microSD 2.0 port.
The device does not feature a fingerprint scanner but you do get a 3.5mm headphone jack, a single speaker, and support for Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n.
With its price tag, the C12 Plus competes against the likes of a few budget smartphones in India, such as the Moto E13, Redmi A1, POCO C50, Realme C30s, Realme Narzo 50i, etc.
NOKIA C12 PRO KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP |
| Front Camera | 5 MP |
| Battery | 4000 mAh |
| Display | 6.3 inches (16 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | March 21, 2023 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | Android Go |
Performance
| Chipset | Unisoc SC9863A1 |
| CPU | Octa core (1.6 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55 + 1.2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) |
| Fabrication | 22 nm |
| Graphics | PowerVR GE8322 |
| RAM | 2 GB
Very Good
|
Display
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.3 inches (16 cm) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 278 ppi
Good
|
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 80.3 % |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with waterdrop notch |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Design
| Height | 160.6 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 74.3 mm |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm
Good
|
| Weight | 177.4 grams
Average
|
| Colours | Dark Cyan, Charcoal, Light Mint |
| Waterproof | Yes, Splash proof, IP52 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 8 MP, Primary Camera | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 3264 x 2448 Pixels | |
| Shooting Modes | High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) | |
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash |
|
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 5 MP, Primary Camera | |
| Camera Features | Fixed Focus | |
Battery
| Capacity | 4000 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion |
| Removable | No |
| USB Type-C | No |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 64 GB
Best in Class
|
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 256 GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | No |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0 |
Multimedia
| FM Radio | Yes, Wireless FM |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | No |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
FAQ’s on Nokia C12 Plus
1) What is the price of Nokia C12 Plus?What colours can I buy it in?
Ans) Nokia C12 Plus price in India
The Nokia C12 Plus will be getting a single RAM and storage variant and will be made available in three colour options. The Nokia C12 Plus will be available in a 2GB RAM and 32GB storage configuration.
The entry-level Android smartphone will be available in Charcoal, Dark Cyan and Light Mint colour options.
The device bears a price tag of Rs 7,999. The device is yet to go on sale in India, and will be updated when the company announces.
Notably, the Nokia C12 Pro on the other hand commands a price tag of Rs 7,499 despite having an extra 1GB of RAM at 3GB.
2) What are the key specs of Nokia C12 Plus?
Ans) Nokia C12 Plus specifications
The Nokia C12 Plus is aimed at budget-oriented smartphone buyers and is thus devoid of any fancy hardware. However, the Nokia C12 Plus delivers on the spec sheet when it comes to basic hardware.
The Nokia C12 Plus features a Unisoc octa-core processor and is paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Nokia however keeps the avenue to expand the storage up to 256GB via a microSD card slot.
Upfront there is a 6.3-inch HD+ screen and features an 8MP main rear camera assisted by an LED flash. The front camera duties are handled by the 5MP front camera. The device packs in a larger 4,000mAh battery when compared to the Nokia C12 and the Nokia C12
Pro. There is no fast charging support.
Connectivity features include Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2, a micro-USB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The device runs on Android 12 (Go Edition) out of the box.