Samsung Galaxy M12
#2488
vivo Y22
#2598Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy M12
vivo Y22
Performance
69.274.0
Camera
28.419.1
Display
74.971.9
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.965.8
Connectivity
60.354.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
48.547.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy M12 features a 6.5-inch PLS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the vivo Y22 has a slightly larger 6.55-inch IPS LCD display with a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the M12 is powered by the Exynos 850 chipset, whereas the Y22 utilizes the MediaTek Helio G85, with the latter offering more RAM options up to 6GB.
- Both devices have a dual-camera setup, but the M12's rear camera is rated at 48 MP compared to the Y22's 50 MP.
- Both smartphones come with a 5000 mAh battery, but the Y22 supports slightly faster charging at 18W.
- The M12 runs on Android 11 with One UI Core 3.1, while the Y22 operates on Android 12 with Funtouch 12, providing a more updated software experience.
- In terms of build quality, both have glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Y22 is lighter at 190g compared to the M12's 212g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M12
vivo Y22
General
Release Date
2021, April 19
2022, September 05
Announced
2021, April 19
2022, September 05
Description
Not to be confused with Samsung Galaxy M12 for India
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.55"
Type
PLS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 530 nits (HBM)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 850 (8 nm)
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
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
Li-Po 5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164 x 75.9 x 9.7 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.38 in)
164.3 x 76.1 x 8.4 mm (6.47 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Weight
212 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, Blue, Green
Starlite Blue, Metaverse Green, Summer Cyan
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, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, One UI Core 3.1
Android 12, Funtouch 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass