vivo Y12
#3597
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ
#3306Category Breakdown
vivo Y12
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ
Performance
62.772.6
Camera
19.128.4
Display
56.567.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.915.8
Connectivity
54.750.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.842.1
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 Activ has a slightly larger 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Y12 is powered by the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 chipset, whereas the Redmi 9 Activ utilizes the Helio G35, which offers slightly better performance.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Y12 includes an additional ultrawide and depth sensor, while the Redmi 9 Activ has a depth sensor only.
- Both devices are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, but the Redmi 9 Activ supports 10W charging, providing a faster recharge option.
- The Y12 runs on Android 9 with Funtouch 9, while the Redmi 9 Activ operates on Android 10 with MIUI 12, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y12
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ
General
Release Date
2019
2021, September 24
Announced
2019, June 20
2021, September 24
Description
N/A
N/A
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)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 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 MT6765G Helio G35 (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 6GB 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, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
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
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W 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)
164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
190.5 g
194 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Aqua Blue, Burgundy Red
Carbon Black, Coral Green, Metallic Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.51 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body)
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 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, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9
Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity