The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Y12a | Y20a |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Y12a, if you care about…
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable
- OS Version
- 11
- against 10
vivo Y20a, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- against DDR3
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Y12a | Y20a |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.95 GHz | 1.95 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 95,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 199 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 795 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.95 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.45 GHz. | Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.95 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.45 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | LPDDR4X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Y12a | Y20a |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | White, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 76.3 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Body Height | 164.4 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 191 g Best value | 192 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.6 % | 81.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Y12a | Y20a |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Y12a | Y20a |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.51″ | 6.51″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 270 ppi |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | Y12a | Y20a |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Y12a | Y20a |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Y12a | Y20a |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Y12a | Y20a |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, microUSB |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.58 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Y12a | Y20a |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Y12a | Y20a |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2102 | V2052, V2054, V2070, V2101, V2034 |
