The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Y12G | Y3s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.5 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 2.9 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.6 | 4.9 |
| Battery & charging | 7.0 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Y12G, if you care about…
- Battery Features
- Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- Body Thickness
- 8.41 mm
- against 8.9 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 199
- against 164
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 795
- against 744
vivo Y3s, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Max. download speed
- 300 Mbps
- against 150 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Y12G | Y3s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 103,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 199 Best value | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 795 Best value | 744 |
| CPU Description | — | Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | LPDDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Y12G | Y3s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Blue, Red, Coral |
| Body Thickness | 8.41 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.32 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 164.41 mm | 159.4 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 190.5 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | — | 81.4 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Y12G | Y3s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Y12G | Y3s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | — | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.51″ Best value | 6.35″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px Best value | 1,544 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi Best value | 268 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Touchscreen, Water Drop Notch | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Y12G | Y3s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Y12G | Y3s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Y12G | Y3s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Y12G | Y3s |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B39, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | 4G, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 1.17 W/kg | 1.01 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.4 W/kg Best value | 0.75 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Y12G | Y3s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | — | A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Y12G | Y3s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | V1901A, V1901T |
