vivo Y12
#3597
vivo Y17
#3218Category Breakdown
vivo Y12
vivo Y17
Performance
62.772.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.983.1
Connectivity
54.754.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.842.9
Summary
- The vivo Y12 and Y17 share similar build quality, featuring a glass front, plastic back, and plastic frame, with identical dimensions and weight.
- Both devices have a 6.35-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1544 pixels, offering the same pixel density and refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Y17 is equipped with a more powerful Mediatek Helio P35 chipset compared to the Helio P22 in the Y12, along with more RAM options.
- Camera specifications are nearly identical, with both featuring a 13 MP main sensor, but the Y17 has a higher resolution 20 MP selfie camera.
- Both models have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Y17 supports 18W fast charging, while the Y12 does not support any fast charging.
- Both run on Android 9.0 with Funtouch 9, providing a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y12
vivo Y17
General
Release Date
2019
2019
Announced
2019, June 20
2019
Description
N/A
Also known as vivo Y3 for ChinaVersions: V1902 (Global); V1901A, V1901T (China)
Display
Size
6.35"
6.35"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1544 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
720 x 1544 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm - Global16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm - China
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, non-removable
5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.4 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm (6.28 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
159.4 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm (6.28 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight
190.5 g
190.5 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Aqua Blue, Burgundy Red
Mineral Blue, Mystic Purple, Peach Pink, Peacock Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.01 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 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 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass