The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Y12G | Y20i |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 3.6 | 4.9 |
| Battery & charging | 7.0 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Y12G, if you care about…
- Battery Features
- Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- OS Version
- 11
- against 10
vivo Y20i, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- against DDR3
- Max. download speed
- 390 Mbps
- against 150 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 150 Mbps
- against 75 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Y12G | Y20i |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 11 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 142,156 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 199 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 795 | — |
| CPU Description | — | Octa-core CPU with four Kryo 240 cores at up to 1.8 GHz and four lower-clocked Kryo 240 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | LPDDR4X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Y12G | Y20i |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | White, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.41 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.32 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Body Height | 164.41 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 191 g Best value | 192.3 g |
| Usable Surface | — | 81.6 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Y12G | Y20i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging Best value | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Y12G | Y20i |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | — | 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 | Touchscreen, Water Drop Notch | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Y12G | Y20i |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Y12G | Y20i |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Y12G | Y20i |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Y12G | Y20i |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | 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 B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | 4G, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.17 W/kg Best value | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.4 W/kg Best value | 0.58 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 390 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Y12G | Y20i |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | — | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Y12G | Y20i |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | V2027, V2032 |
