Gadgetren – HMD Global never seems to want to let go of the Nokia brand life. Not long ago, they came back to reality to liven up the market by launching a new mobile phone called Nokia C12.
This mobile phone, which is available at the price of IDR 1,349,000 in Indonesia, can also be an attractive entry-level option. Especially if you need a device with fairly good usability and a simple system interface.
It’s just that before we actually ask for her hand in marriage, we also need to consider a number of things so that we don’t regret it later. Including one of them, we also have to consider the pros and cons of this entry-level mobile phone.
Advantages of Nokia C12
1. Hard body
As we mentioned above, the Nokia C12 will be quite interesting for those of us looking for a phone with high reliability. The problem is that this device is equipped with a body that you can rely on for various conditions.
In order to have a longer life, HMD Global, one of them, equips the Nokia C12 body with water and dust splash protection. This has been proven by the IP52 certification it carries.
In addition, HMD Global also revealed that the Nokia C12 has also undergone repeated reliability tests before being sold in the market. For example, they perform scenarios of accidentally dropping cell phones.
Although it is not the Corning Gorilla Glass which by the way has proven its reliability, the Nokia C12 also has a screen protector that can reduce the risk of getting scratched or broken. The layer is tempered glass.
2. Guaranteed system update
Coming with the familiar lightweight Android 12 (Go Edition) operating system, the Nokia C12 also promises guaranteed system updates. HMD Global ensures that the device will receive quarterly security updates for up to two years from launch.
In this way, we don’t have to worry about the security level of the device when we want to use it for a long time. If there is a loophole that allows mobile phones to be exploited by irresponsible people, HMD Global will try to close it every three months.
3. Complete Sales Package
For a mobile priced at IDR 1,349,000, the Nokia C12 sales package is also very complete. The problem is, we’ll be getting everything from jelly cases to charging adapters that support other than the device itself.
No less interesting, the Nokia C12 sales package also offers additional accessories in the form of headphones, so that we do not have to buy it separately. Although a few years ago many companies began to abandon it.
Disadvantages of Nokia C12
1. Small battery capacity
As a modern device, the Nokia C12 unfortunately also has a number of drawbacks. One of these entry-level devices still uses a battery with a relatively small capacity compared to the new generation of mobile phones.
For those of you who don’t know, the Nokia C12 is only equipped with a 3,000mAh battery. Most entry-level cell phones now have larger capacities, with some even using up to 5,000 mAh.
The good news is that the Nokia C12 is back with a removable battery. Thus, we can carry a series of spare batteries in anticipation of the device running out of power when we want to use it for long-term activities.
2. Micro USB is still used
The Nokia C12 charging and data transfer interface is also based again on Micro USB. Compared to the later USB Type-C, this type of connector is a little more difficult to use because we have to pay attention to the installation location.
In addition, most electronic devices on the market today usually have support in the form of a USB Type-C interface. Therefore, we may need to carry a wider variety of data cables if we use many different devices.
3. Lagging Chipsets
The Nokia C12 corridor is also not updated enough for a mobile phone that will be released in 2023. This device only relies on the capabilities of the Unisoc 9863A1 chipset to support various kinds of data processing.
The Unisoc 9863A1 is a chipset still manufactured based on the ARM Cortex-A55 architecture with a maximum frequency of up to 1.6 GHz. The manufacturing used still uses 28nm technology, which is too large and less efficient at present.
