vivo Y12s
#3371
vivo Y16
#3137Category Breakdown
vivo Y12s
vivo Y16
Performance
67.668.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.965.8
Connectivity
54.155.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.643.5
Summary
- The vivo Y12s and vivo Y16 both feature a 6.51-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, but the Y16 is slightly lighter at 184g compared to the Y12s at 191g.
- Both devices utilize the Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 chipset, though the Y16 has a marginally faster CPU clock speed.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Y12s has an 8 MP selfie camera, while the Y16's is 5 MP, but the Y16 offers a macro lens in addition to the wide lens.
- Both models are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and support 10W charging.
- The Y12s runs on Android 10 with Funtouch 11, whereas the Y16 operates on Android 12 with Funtouch 12, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y12s
vivo Y16
General
Release Date
2020, November 16
2022, September 01
Announced
2020, November 16
2022, September 01
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.51"
6.51"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 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
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 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, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 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, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, Panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP, f/1.8
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
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)
164 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight
191 g
184 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Glacier Blue, Phantom Black
Drizzling Gold, Stellar Black
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, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C, 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 10, Funtouch 11
Android 12, Funtouch 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass