vivo Y12
#2964
Xiaomi Redmi 9
#2967Category Breakdown
vivo Y12
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
43.143.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
59.559.5
Summary
- The vivo Y12 features a 6.35-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1544 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 9 has a larger 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, providing better clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Y12 is powered by the Mediatek Helio P22 chipset, whereas the Redmi 9 utilizes the more capable Helio G80, enhancing multitasking and gaming experiences.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 9 offers additional versatility with an ultrawide and macro lens, compared to the Y12's simpler setup.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the Y12 at 5000 mAh and the Redmi 9 at 5020 mAh, but the Redmi 9 supports faster charging at 18W.
- Build quality for the Y12 includes a glass front and plastic back, while the Redmi 9 features Gorilla Glass 3, enhancing durability.
- Finally, the Y12 runs on Android 9 with Funtouch 9, while the Redmi 9 offers a more recent Android 10 with MIUI 13, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y12
Xiaomi Redmi 9
General
Release Date
2019
2020, June 10
Announced
2019, June 20
2020, June 10
Description
N/A
Not to be confused with Xiaomi Redmi 9 for Indian market
Display
Size
6.35"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1544 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5020 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5020 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
159.4 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm (6.28 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm (6.43 x 3.03 x 0.36 in)
Weight
190.5 g
198 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Aqua Blue, Burgundy Red
Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green, Pink/Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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 (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes