The verdict
Your pick: vivo Y15, ahead on Battery & charging.
| Category | Y12 | Y15 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Connectivity | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Y12, if you care about…
- Microphone Count
- 2
- against 1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Y12 | Y15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio P22 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 128,663 | 75,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 233 | 233 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 723 | 723 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Y12 | Y15 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Burgundy | Aqua, Burgundy |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 159.4 mm | 159.4 mm |
| Weight | 190.5 g | 190.5 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.4 % | 81.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Y12 | Y15 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Y12 | Y15 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.3:9 | 19.3:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.35″ | 6.35″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,544 px | 1,544 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 268 ppi | 268 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Y12 | Y15 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Y12 | Y15 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Y12 | Y15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Y12 | Y15 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, Infrared |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.01 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.75 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Y12 | Y15 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 Best value | 1 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Y12 | Y15 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 1904, 1940 | — |
