Google Pixel 3a XL vs. Nokia C12

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Google Pixel 3a XL and Nokia C12. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Google Pixel 3a XL vs. Nokia C12 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Google Pixel 3a XL Nokia C12
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number G020B -
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 160.1 mm 160.6 mm Nokia C12 has greater height than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Width 76.1 mm 74.3 mm Google Pixel 3a XL has greater width than Nokia C12.
Depth 8.2 mm 8.75 mm Google Pixel 3a XL is narrower than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Weight 167 g 177.4 g Google Pixel 3a XL is lighter than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Body Colour Clearly white | Just black | Purple-ish Dark cyan | Charcoal
Body Material Polycarbonate Polycarbonate, metal frame
Protection - Splashproof
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - - Nokia C12 is waterproof.
IP rating - IP52
SAR Value 1.52 W/kg (body), 1.36 W/kg (head) 1.411 W/kg (body), 0.331 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components - FM radio
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Single-SIM Dual-SIM
DISPLAY Google Pixel 3a XL Nokia C12
Display Type OLED display -
Display Technology OLED -
Screen Size (Display Size) 6" 6.3" Nokia C12 has larger screen size than Google Pixel 3a XL.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2160 x 1080 pixels -
Display Format Full HD+ HD+
Pixel Density 402 ppi -
Aspect Ratio 18:9 20:9
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours -
Contrast Ratio 100000:1 -
Display Features Always-on display, Now Playing Selfie notch, brightness boost
Display Protection (Screen Protector) - Toughened glass
PROCESSOR Google Pixel 3a XL Nokia C12
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 Spreadtrum Unisoc
Processor Number - SC9863A1
Clock Speed 2 GHz 1.6 GHz Google Pixel 3a XL has higher clock speed than Nokia C12.
Processor Core Qty 8-core 8-core Both phones have the same number of phone cores.
64-bit Architecture Yes - Google Pixel 3a XL has 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 615 -
MEMORY Google Pixel 3a XL Nokia C12
RAM LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB 2 GB + up to 2 GB virtual extension Google Pixel 3a XL has more RAM than Nokia C12.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 64 GB 64 GB Both phones have the same internal memory capacity.
CAMERA Google Pixel 3a XL Nokia C12
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution 12.2 Megapixel 8 Megapixel Google Pixel 3a XL has better camera resolution than Nokia C12.
Lens Aperture F/1.8 -
Field of View (FoV) 76 degree(s) -
Pixel Size 1.4 μm -
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) - Google Pixel 3a XL has optical stabilisation.
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Special Effects - Auto HDR
Camera Modes Portrait mode Time-lapse mode, night mode, portrait mode
Light Source - LED flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps -
Camera Features (Functions) Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), dual pixel phase detection, Motion Auto Focus -
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 8 Megapixel 5 Megapixel Google Pixel 3a XL has better front camera resolution than Nokia C12.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.0 -
Field of View (Front) 84 degree(s) -
Pixel Size (Front) 1.12 μm -
Focus Adjustment Focus free Focus free
Video Resolutions (Front) 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 640 x 480 (VGA) at 30 fps -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Google Pixel 3a XL Nokia C12
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3700 mAh 3000 mAh Google Pixel 3a XL has larger battery capacity than Nokia C12.
CELLULAR Google Pixel 3a XL Nokia C12
Technology CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System Android 9.0 Pie Android 12 (Go edition)
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, Galileo GPS
COMMUNICATIONS Google Pixel 3a XL Nokia C12
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X -
3G UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 -
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 -
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 -
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 -
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 LE Bluetooth 5.2
NFC Yes - Google Pixel 3a XL has NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
MEDIA Google Pixel 3a XL Nokia C12
Supported Digital Audio Standards Apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD -
FEATURES Google Pixel 3a XL Nokia C12
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert -
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, haptics sensor, Active Edge Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader Face recognition
Security Technology - Face Unlock
Additional Phone Features Dual microphones, MIMO technology, Android Sensor Hub, Noise suppression, Night Shift, ARCore, Google Lens, Titan M Security Module, Pixel Imprint sensor Battery Saver, removable battery, 2 years of Security Updates
OTHERS Google Pixel 3a XL Nokia C12
Included Accessories SIM card removal tool, Quick switch adapter, 18W USB-C power adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m) Headset, micro-USB charger, protective case, micro-USB cable
Compliant Standards - IP52
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