Side-by-side technical data
vivo S12 vs vivo V23 Pro
Comparison between vivo S12 and vivo V23 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | S12 | V23 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.0 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 5.7 | 6.1 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.2 | 4.7 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S12, if you care about…
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging
vivo V23 Pro, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,300 nits
- against 600 nits
- Weight
- 171 g
- against 181 g
- OS Version
- 12
- against 11
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S12 | V23 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 733,600 | 716,766 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-A78 core at 3.0 GHz, 3 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 | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | S12 | V23 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Yellow, White, Cyan, Lime | Gold, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm | 7.4 mm |
| Body Width | 72.4 mm | 73.3 mm |
| Body Height | 157.2 mm | 159.5 mm |
| Weight | 181 g | 171 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88 % | 89.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Metal |
Battery
| Specification | S12 | V23 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,200 mAh | 4,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 44 W | 44 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | S12 | V23 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 600 nits | 1,300 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.44″ | 6.56″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,376 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 398 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | HDR10+, HDR10, Curved Glass, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Dual-Edge Display |
Sensors
| Specification | S12 | V23 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S12 | V23 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | S12 | V23 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | S12 | V23 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | 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, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, FM Radio |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.22 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.63 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 4,700 Mbps | 4,700 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 2,500 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | S12 | V23 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value |
Technical
| Specification | S12 | V23 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2162A | V2132 |
