vivo S12
#1774
vivo S12 Pro
#1620Category Breakdown
vivo S12
vivo S12 Pro
Performance
89.189.9
Camera
64.464.4
Display
85.290.6
Battery
29.529.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
83.084.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
55.156.5
Summary
- The vivo S12 and vivo S12 Pro share a similar design and software experience, both featuring Android 11 with OriginOS Ocean.
- The S12 has a 6.44-inch AMOLED display, while the S12 Pro offers a slightly larger 6.56-inch AMOLED display with higher peak brightness at 1300 nits.
- In terms of performance, the S12 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 1100 chipset, whereas the S12 Pro uses the more advanced Dimensity 1200, providing enhanced processing capabilities.
- Both models feature a 108 MP rear camera setup, but neither includes optical image stabilization.
- The S12 has a 4200 mAh battery, while the S12 Pro has a marginally larger 4300 mAh battery, with both supporting 44W fast charging.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo S12
vivo S12 Pro
General
Release Date
2021, December 22
2021, December 22
Announced
2021, December 22
2021, December 22
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.44"
6.56"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 1100 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 1200 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G77 MC9
Mali-G77 MC9
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
4300 mAh
Battery Details
4200 mAh
4300 mAh
Charging Details
44W wired
44W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157.2 x 72.4 x 7.4 or 7.6 mm
159.5 x 73.3 x 7.4 mm (6.28 x 2.89 x 0.29 in)
Weight
179 g
171 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Yellow
Black, Blue, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, OriginOS Ocean
Android 11, OriginOS Ocean
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass