Category Breakdown
Infinix Hot 9
vivo Y12s 2021
Performance
64.165.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
52.251.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.842.0
Summary
- The Infinix Hot 9 and vivo Y12s 2021 both feature a plastic build with glass fronts, but the Hot 9 is slightly heavier at 185g compared to the Y12s's 191g.
- Both devices have a similar IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, although the Y12s has a marginally higher pixel density at ~270 ppi versus ~266 ppi for the Hot 9.
- In terms of performance, the Hot 9 uses a Mediatek Helio A25 chipset while the Y12s is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, with the latter offering slightly higher CPU clock speeds.
- Both smartphones have a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, but the Y12s includes a depth sensor with a wider aperture for potentially better portrait shots.
- Both models are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, but the Y12s supports 10W charging, providing a faster recharge option.
- The Infinix runs on Android 10 with XOS 6.0, while the vivo operates on Android 11 with Funtouch 11, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Hot 9
vivo Y12s 2021
General
Release Date
2020, March 23
2021, May 12
Announced
2020, March 23
2021, May 12
Description
N/A
Also known as vivo Y12G
Display
Size
6.6"
6.51"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762D Helio A25 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)QVGA (Low light sensor)or16 MP, (wide), PDAF (64/128 GB models only)2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)QVGA (Low light sensor)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Triple-LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, Panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, (wide)
8 MP, f/1.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.4 x 76.8 x 8.8 mm (6.51 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
164.4 x 76.3 x 8.4 mm (6.47 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Weight
185 g
191 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Midnight Black, Quetzal Cyan, Violet, Ocean Wave
Mysterious Black (Phantom Black), Ice Blue (Glacier Blue)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Y12s), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (Y12G)
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, XOS 6.0
Android 11, Funtouch 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

