Nokia C12 launches with Android 12 Go Edition, 6.3" display

18 January 2023
The budget phone has 2GB of RAM and an option for 2GB more of virtual RAM. HMD promises 2 years of quarterly security patches.

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And every retailer stock this and recommend to non tech savvy user due to large profit margin from HMD.

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    • Sin
    • 3Hq
    • 16 Feb 2023

    Am just really pleased see software optimization that should help with performance

    option to enable another 2 gigs of virtual RAM
    A useful tool

    I hope a easy role back updates feature gets added too Nokia phones if possible

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      • Technocrat
      • ate
      • 28 Jan 2023

      Worst phone ever. Never buy

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        • Minu
        • IWS
        • 23 Jan 2023

        Mampara, 23 Jan 2023Stupid specifications. Firstly a 18W fast charger would cos... moreFunnily enough Nokia's own G11 Plus is almost $10 more expensive than what GSMArena thinks the C12's price is, but with better specs

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          • IWS
          • 23 Jan 2023

          Jongjave, 18 Jan 2023hmd just playing with nokia name and releasing garbage to t... moreHad they used an original design, it would've looked so much better imho

            Stupid specifications. Firstly a 18W fast charger would cost HMD nothing. Secondly a 28nm processor belongs in cars. If the wanted a cheap entry level fone a Unisoc T606 is much better

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              • Sin
              • HCk
              • 21 Jan 2023

              Hemedans, 18 Jan 2023Not true those 12nm one use less power, they are equivalent... more unisoc processor as well as allwinner I can't get my ad blocker too work on devices powered by them

              Even if the power hungry problems are gone there not good processor

              I also found in gaming with unisoc weird performance problems as there rather bad at running some browser games

              Although unisoc processor if there made cheap enough I guess there ok if the price of the device there in is really low
              And has at least 2gb ram

              Then ultra budget smartphone with unisoc ok

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                • AnonD-1065015
                • nIv
                • 20 Jan 2023

                It will be a good phone for it's intended market and will be a great companion for someone on a low budget it will drop price shortly after release anyway so yeah looks a good solid unit with a skimmed down Android Go which performs nicely.

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                  • Sin
                  • HCk
                  • 20 Jan 2023

                  rizki1, 19 Jan 2023About their software? You can see reviews of other GSMArena... moreI try too stick with stock android with bottom layout with multi tasking bottom home button and back button

                  3 button navigation is important

                  policy update might get an Android update once.
                  I guess that be ok

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                    • Sin
                    • HCk
                    • 20 Jan 2023

                    Super Android 22, 19 Jan 2023The super low end is a tricky market to find decent phones,... moreYeah the ultra budget market is rough it's hard too get good advice

                    Often a smartphone needs be found really cheap enough too fit in the tight budget squeeze

                    Well I had problems with limited ram amount especially 1gb ram

                    I learned the hard way 1gb ram simply isn't enough even for androidgo bs too good optimisation the browser tabs are so ram deprived and in need of help the bowser keeps closing it's self
                    Everything crying out for dear life on 1gb ram

                    2gb ram there's kinda problems of the web browser just simply don't exist but 2gb ram Is still a struggle because of limited resources too work with

                    Android definitely benefit from having more system ram so much yeah I do much prefer too be able too switch back too a preloaded page again this can be done very quickly if storaged in ram
                    Yeah android is good at Multi tasking and stuff
                    Yeah it's quicket too use ram then load of SSD too ram too then use I know of this

                    Although android does have some problems with the way app storage works there are some real problems on Android ram management system with app and big game library being storaged

                    I have tested this myself when a smartphone fill up with apps the ram usage from them apps is not handled properly on Android

                    Android sure is bit hungry for ram sometimes often it's the android apps that need so much ram

                    Window os is the worsed system resources hog of them all so yeah

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                      • Sin
                      • HCk
                      • 20 Jan 2023

                      Hemedans, 18 Jan 2023That redmi 10C has best specs, you wont find any sub $120 p... moreThanks u
                      For giving advice
                      I appreciate the help

                      The redmi 10c redmi 9 phones rather expensive
                      $120

                      Blootware and ads are the worsed
                      Miui also has problems with the uptodown app store I have heard so this be a problem

                      As I use a handful of different app stores
                      I actually run a ad blocker as I can't stand seeing ads or pop ups

                      The Samsung a03 it's more possible phone
                      Too live with

                      The Samsung a03 core or something is really the one that fits into my budget as the a03 bit pricey and Amazon is not that trustworthy for buying stuff from

                      But I guess avoid it

                      Yeah 2 too 3 times faster
                      Ok

                      I need find something similar if possible

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                        • ter
                        • 19 Jan 2023

                        An0n, 18 Jan 2023Expensive and non practical for today usage. Even older Red... moreYou can get a Nokia 6.1, with a slightly better chipset, significantly better build quality and cheaper price brand new instead of the Redmi Note 4

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                          • AR@
                          • 19 Jan 2023

                          Omg now they are launching g12 plus for Indian market with 4000 mAh battery. That's the plus what you're getting for. HMD and Nokia at its finest. Hope they go out of business soon.

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                            • Pawanp
                            • vGN
                            • 19 Jan 2023

                            23nm processor concludes what is wrong with Nokia. Series of Mediocre phones with no concern of customer demand. Market flushed with Cheap high spec phones to pricey very high spec flagship phones. But Nokia phones doesn't fit into any category. They just want to make cheap phones without any things great to offer or justifying price. RIP nokia.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • rKt
                              • 19 Jan 2023

                              Shame on HM.D. What a pathetic phone they made in 2023. All ancient features. It's not even a smartphone at this point, it's a museum object

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                                • 19 Jan 2023

                                Anonymous, 18 Jan 2023Was your phone using 28nm Spreadtrum chipset though? Qualco... moreYup, it was a Galaxy J3 2016. It's battery life was surprisingly better than expected, given the specs

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • D09
                                  • 19 Jan 2023

                                  Good BYE Nokia
                                  Rest in Peace

                                    Hemedans, 18 Jan 2023You know better G35 at $110 isnt good deal, why buy this ov... moreyeah the phone you mentioned it's been some time from 2020 to 2022. Infinix, which I said is quite the latest, and the launch price is close to Nokia.

                                    if you want to get more for this price even Redmi Note 10 can be found at my place of course used but still looks new.

                                      Sin, 18 Jan 2023I checked Yeah in UK it is possible form AliExpress Th... moreAbout their software? You can see reviews of other GSMArena Infinix phones or Tecno as well because they are the same. I don't know how their policy update might get an Android update once.

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                                        • ter
                                        • 19 Jan 2023

                                        Everybody gangster until this phone gets released at $70 despite being mentioned $110 in the article