Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 3310 3G vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2023 4:50 PM, updated: 5/29/2025 6:00 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 12C X Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1200
mAh

(Removable)

30Points Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB) Compare Nokia 3310 3G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.71"
IPS

720x1650

50
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

2 Advantages Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	vs	30 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
+85 grams (2.98 ounces)126% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
460MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)9 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB (64MB available)	vs	+64GB (48GB available)767 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)52% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+720x1650 pixels14 times Higher resolution screen
167 PPI	vs	+268 PPI60% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"	vs	+6.71"180% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP25 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

8 Common items in both devices

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
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Model	3310 3G (TA-1036)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Other model names	HMD Nokia 3310 2017 Single-Sim TA-1022, TA-1036	Redmi 12C (22120RN86G)
Country or region available	USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Xiaomi
Release date	9/30/2017	1/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/2022
Depth	13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)	8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	52.4 x 117 millimeters (2.06 x 4.61 in)	76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in)
Weight	85 grams (2.98 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	2.4" inches	6.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	720x1650 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	167 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	500nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
System version	Nokia Series OS 30+	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 13 / 14
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC7701B (40nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 460MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
RAM memory	feature not registered	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128MB (64MB available)	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (TA-1036), GSM 900/1800 (TA-1022)	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TA-1036 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 TA-1022 version: UMTS 900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.76" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4UL	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	648 hours (27 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Warm Red, Azure, Yellow, Charcoa • Gameloft Snake Xenzia • WH-108 headset • Flashlight	• Colors: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered