The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Y15a | Y12G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 4.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 3.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 7.0 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Y15a, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Weight
- 179 g
- against 191 g
- Max. download speed
- 300 Mbps
- against 150 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 150 Mbps
- against 75 Mbps
vivo Y12G, if you care about…
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 199
- against 164
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 795
- against 744
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Y15a | Y12G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 117,985 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | 199 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 744 | 795 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. | — |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | Y15a | Y12G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Blue, Black | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.41 mm |
| Body Width | 75.2 mm | 76.32 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 164.41 mm |
| Weight | 179 g Best value | 191 g |
| Usable Surface | 83 % | — |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Y15a | Y12G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging |
| Wireless charging power | — | 5 W |
Display
| Specification | Y15a | Y12G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Touchscreen, Water Drop Notch |
Sensors
| Specification | Y15a | Y12G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Y15a | Y12G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Y15a | Y12G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Y15a | Y12G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | — |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | 4G, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, 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 |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.17 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.4 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 75 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Y15a | Y12G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | — |
Technical
| Specification | Y15a | Y12G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2134 | — |
