Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 6a vs vivo S12
Comparison between Google Pixel 6a and vivo S12: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pixel 6a | S12 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 5.9 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 5.7 |
| Connectivity | 7.6 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 4.4 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 6a, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,410 mAh
- against 4,200 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 827,053
- against 733,600
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- against LPDDR4X
vivo S12, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 6a | S12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz Best value | 2.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 827,053 Best value | 733,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,373 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,047 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2×2.80 GHz Cortex-X1, 2×2.25 GHz Cortex-A76, and 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 6a | S12 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Green | Black, Blue, Yellow, White, Cyan, Lime |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 71.8 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Body Height | 152.2 mm | 157.2 mm |
| Weight | 178 g Best value | 181 g |
| Usable Surface | 84 % | 88 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 6a | S12 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,410 mAh Best value | 4,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 44 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 6a | S12 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 778 nits Best value | 600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.44″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 429 ppi Best value | 409 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 3,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | OLED, HDR, Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | HDR10+, HDR10, Curved Glass, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 6a | S12 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 6a | S12 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 6a | S12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 6a | S12 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, eSIM, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 7,350 Mbps Best value | 4,700 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,670 Mbps Best value | 2,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 6a | S12 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 6a | S12 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | GX7AS, GB62Z, G1AZG, GB17L | V2162A |
