vivo Y12i
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vivo Y12s 2021
#3322Category Breakdown
vivo Y12i
vivo Y12s 2021
Performance
65.665.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
52.551.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.142.0
Summary
- The vivo Y12i features a 6.35-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1544 pixels, while the vivo Y12s 2021 has a slightly larger 6.51-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, both maintaining a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Both models are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 chipset, with identical CPU and GPU configurations, but the Y12s offers options for 64GB storage alongside 32GB.
- In terms of camera, both have a dual rear setup with a 13 MP main sensor and 2 MP depth sensor, and an 8 MP selfie camera, capable of 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is the same at 5000 mAh for both, with 10W charging.
- The Y12i runs on Android 9.0 with Funtouch 9.1, while the Y12s operates on Android 11 with Funtouch 11, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both having a glass front and plastic back, but the Y12s is slightly lighter and thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y12i
vivo Y12s 2021
General
Release Date
2020, July 10
2021, May 12
Announced
2020, July 10
2021, May 12
Description
N/A
Also known as vivo Y12G
Display
Size
6.35"
6.51"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1544 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU
Adreno 505
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF2 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, Panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/1.8
8 MP, f/1.8
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
5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired5W reverse 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)
164.4 x 76.3 x 8.4 mm (6.47 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Weight
190.5 g
191 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Agate Red, Mineral Blue
Mysterious Black (Phantom Black), Ice Blue (Glacier Blue)
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 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 (Y12s), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (Y12G)
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP
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 9.1
Android 11, Funtouch 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass