Category Breakdown
vivo Y12s
vivo Y3s
Performance
67.668.4
Camera
19.136.6
Display
56.556.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
54.158.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.644.8
Summary
- The vivo Y12s 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.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 chipset, but the Y12s has a marginally higher CPU clock speed.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both models offer a dual rear camera setup with a 13 MP main sensor and an 8 MP front camera, but the Y3s can record at 720p@120fps in addition to 1080p@30fps.
- Both smartphones are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and support 10W charging.
- The Y12s runs on Android 10 with Funtouch 11, whereas the Y3s operates on Android 9 with Funtouch 9, indicating a difference in software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Y3s is slightly lighter and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y12s
vivo Y3s
General
Release Date
2020, November 16
2020, September 21
Announced
2020, November 16
2020, September 21
Description
N/A
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
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 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
Glacier Blue, Phantom Black
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, dual-band, 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, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, Funtouch 11
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

