vivo Y12i
#3432
vivo Y21e
#2676Category Breakdown
vivo Y12i
vivo Y21e
Performance
65.678.7
Camera
19.128.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.965.8
Connectivity
52.555.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.147.0
Summary
- The vivo Y12i features a 6.35-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1544 pixels, while the vivo Y21e has a slightly larger 6.51-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, both offering a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Y12i is powered by the Snapdragon 439 chipset, whereas the Y21e utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 680, providing better efficiency and graphics performance.
- Both devices have a dual rear camera setup with a 13 MP primary sensor, but the Y21e includes a macro lens compared to the depth sensor on the Y12i.
- Both smartphones are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, but the Y21e supports faster 18W charging compared to the Y12i's 10W.
- The Y12i runs on Android 9.0 with Funtouch 9.1, while the Y21e operates on a more recent Android 11 with Funtouch 12, offering a more updated software experience.
- In terms of build quality, both have a glass front and plastic back, but the Y21e is lighter at 182g compared to the Y12i's 190.5g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y12i
vivo Y21e
General
Release Date
2020, July 10
2022, January 14
Announced
2020, July 10
2022, January 14
Description
N/A
N/A
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 SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 505
Adreno 610
Memory
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, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP, f/1.8
8 MP, f/1.8, (wide)
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
5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired2.5W 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)
164.3 x 76.1 x 8 mm (6.47 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight
190.5 g
182 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Agate Red, Mineral Blue
Midnight Blue, Diamond Glow
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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, 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, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.1
Android 11, Funtouch 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass