Nokia C12 Plus now available: What else can you buy
What's the story
Nokia's C12 Plus is now official in India, after C12 and C12 Pro's debut last month.
The handset costs Rs. 7,999 and packs run-of-the-mill specifications. It bears several compromises to keep the price reasonable. However, other smartphones are offering better value for your money.
If you're planning to switch from a feature phone to a touchscreen device, consider these alternatives to Nokia C12 Plus.
Highlights
Let's look at the highlights of Nokia C12 Plus
Nokia C12 Plus gets an IP52-rated waterdrop notch design. It sports a 6.3-inch HD+ (720x1600 pixels) IPS LCD panel.
The device houses a UNISOC SC9863A1 processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and a 4,000mAh battery.
It has an 8MP rear camera and 5MP front-facing shooter.
The phone boots Android 12 (Go edition). It includes dual SIMs, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, and a 3.5mm jack.
Phone #1
Moto e13: Starts at Rs. 6,999
Moto e13 has a waterdrop-notch design and IP52 rating for protection against dust and water ingress. The device features a 6.5-inch HD+ (720x1600 pixels) LCD panel.
It features 13MP rear and 5MP selfie cameras.
The handset is backed by a UNISOC T606 chip, with up to 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, and a 5,000mAh battery. It is shipped with Android 13 (Go edition).
Phone #2
Redmi 12C: Begins at Rs. 8,999
Redmi 12C has a waterdrop-shaped notch and a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. It offers a 6.71-inch HD+ (720x1650 pixels) LCD display.
On the rear, it has a 50MP main and a QVGA sensor. Up front, there's a 5MP camera.
It packs a Helio G85 chipset, up to 6GB RAM, up to 128GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery.
The handset boots Android 12-based MIUI 13.
Phone #3
Infinix Hot 30i: Costs Rs. 8,999
Infinix HOT 30i has a waterdrop notch, a side-facing fingerprint reader, and a 6.6-inch HD+ (720x1612 pixels) LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate.
It gets 13MP main and unspecified cameras. For selfies, there's a 5MP camera.
The device houses a Helio G37 chip, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, and a 5,000mAh battery. It gets 1TB expandable storage. It runs Android 12-based XOS 12.
Phone #4
Samsung Galaxy F04: Priced at Rs. 9,249
The Samsung Galaxy F04 offers a waterdrop notch and a 6.5-inch HD+ (720x1560 pixels) LCD screen.
The phone features 13MP primary and 2MP depth sensors. It has a 5MP front camera.
A Helio P35 chip is onboard with 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, and a 5,000mAh battery. It includes RAM expansion and 1TB expandable storage.
It boots Android 12-based One UI (two guaranteed OS upgrades).