The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Y12s | Y20 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.3 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Y12s, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
vivo Y20, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 142,156
- against 101,000
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- against LPDDR3
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Y12s | Y20 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 11 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.35 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 101,000 | 142,156 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 744 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.35 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four Kryo 240 cores at up to 1.8 GHz and four additional Kryo 240 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Y12s | Y20 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black | Black, 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 | 192.3 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.6 % | 81.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Y12s | Y20 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Y12s | Y20 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Y12s | Y20 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Y12s | Y20 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Y12s | Y20 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Y12s | Y20 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.58 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 42.2 Mbps | 390 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 5.76 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Y12s | Y20 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Y12s | Y20 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2026, V2033, V2042 | V2029, V2029_PK |
