Nord CE 2 vs 12R

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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· 2022

Nord CE 2

Price on request

78.6/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

78.6

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera84/100

Battery80/100

· 2024

12R

$699

78.3/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

78.3

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera84/100

Battery78/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Nord CE 2:

✓30g lighter chassis (173g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓63.7MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.43" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy 12R:

✓$9300 lower launch MSRP ($699 vs $9999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.7" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Nord CE 2	12R
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AM-OLED	AMOLED / OLED display
Screen Size	6.43"	6.7"
Resolution & Density	1080x2400 (409 ppi)	N/A
Refresh Rate	90 Hz ProMotion	60 Hz
Brightness	N/A	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 11	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB	12 GB
Internal Storage	128GB	256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	63.7 MP	50 MP
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	15.9 MP	16 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	160.6 x 73.2 x 7.8 mm	N/A
Weight	173 g	203 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,500 mAh	4,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	65W wired fast charging	N/A
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB C reversible	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	Price on request	$699

Editorial Lab Verdict

Nord CE 2 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 78.6/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Nord CE 2 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 84/100 camera rating.

When to buy Nord CE 2:

Higher overall BeastScore: 78.6 vs top rival 78.3 · Significantly faster wired charging: 65W vs max 0W

When to buy 12R:

More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 8GB · Lower launch price: $699 (save $Infinity)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Nord CE 2 vs 12R

Which phone is better: Nord CE 2 or 12R?

Nord CE 2 leads with an overall BeastScore of 78.6/100 compared to 12R (78.3/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 78.6 vs top rival 78.3 and Significantly faster wired charging: 65W vs max 0W.