Category Breakdown
vivo Y12s 2021
vivo Y3s
Performance
65.768.4
Camera
19.136.6
Display
56.556.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
51.758.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.044.8
Summary
- The vivo Y12s 2021 features a 6.51-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the vivo Y3s has a slightly smaller 6.35-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1544 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Y12s is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 chipset, whereas the Y3s uses a MediaTek Helio P35, both with 3GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a dual rear camera setup of 13 MP and 2 MP, with video recording capabilities of 1080p at 30fps.
- They share a 5000 mAh battery capacity and 10W charging, but the Y3s supports a higher storage option of up to 128GB.
- The Y12s runs on Android 11 with Funtouch 11, while the Y3s operates on Android 9 with Funtouch 9, indicating a more updated software experience for the Y12s.
- Both phones have similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Y12s is slightly larger and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y12s 2021
vivo Y3s
General
Release Date
2021, May 12
2020, September 21
Announced
2021, May 12
2020, September 21
Description
Also known as vivo Y12G
Versions: V1901A, V1901T (China)
Display
Size
6.51"
6.35"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 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
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 505
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB 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, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, Panorama
LED flash, HDR, 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, 720p@120fps
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 wired5W reverse wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.4 x 76.3 x 8.4 mm (6.47 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
159.4 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm (6.28 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight
191 g
190.5 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Mysterious Black (Phantom Black), Ice Blue (Glacier Blue)
Dark Blue, Light Blue, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Y12s), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (Y12G)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
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 11, Funtouch 11
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

