The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Y12i | Y1s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.1 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 3.4 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Y12i, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,030 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 10 W
- against 5 W
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 199
- against 164
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 795
- against 744
vivo Y1s, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Weight
- 161 g
- against 190.5 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- against 8.9 mm
- OS Version
- 10
- against 9
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Y12i | Y1s |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.95 GHz | 2.35 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 117,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 199 Best value | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 795 Best value | 744 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.95 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.45 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at up to 2.35 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 | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | LPDDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Y12i | Y1s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Red, Blue | Black, Blue, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 159.4 mm | 155.1 mm |
| Weight | 190.5 g | 161 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.4 % | 82.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Y12i | Y1s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,030 mAh |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W Best value | 5 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Y12i | Y1s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.3:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.35″ Best value | 6.22″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,544 px Best value | 1,520 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 268 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Y12i | Y1s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Y12i | Y1s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Y12i | Y1s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Y12i | Y1s |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B21, 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 | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Y12i | Y1s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Y12i | Y1s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | 1929 |
