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8 GB / 256 GB / China · Launched December 2021
Overview
NeoScore
6.2
#1491 of 6247
- Design & display
- 7.5
- Performance & hardware
- 6.2
- Camera
- 5.7
- Connectivity
- 6.8
- Battery & charging
- 5.2
Strengths
- At 7.4 mm, its body is among the thinnest of its time; it weighs 181 g and its display has 409 ppi.
- Its 108 MP resolution is among the highest of its time, and the sensor measures 1/1.52″.
- Its 44 W fast charging is better than that of most phones launched around the same time.
Weak points
- Its 4200 mAh battery has less capacity than most phones launched around the same time.
- The main camera has no optical image stabilization.
- Display
- 6.44″AMOLED1,080 × 2,400 px90 Hz
- Design
- 181 g72.4 mm157.2 mm7.4 mm
- Performance
- MediaTek Dimensity 1100Octa-Core12 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 733,600Better than 77% of phones
- Battery
- 4,200 mAh44 W
- Cameras
- 108 Mpx · f/1.98 Mpx · f/2.22 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 44 Mpx · f/2
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 11
Editorial report
vivo S12 8 GB / 256 GB / China technical sheet
The vivo S12 suits anyone looking for a slim, light phone with a high-density AMOLED display and a high-resolution main camera. Its body is 7.4 mm thick and weighs 181 g; the 6.44-inch display has 409 ppi and a 90 Hz refresh rate. Overall, its design and display are better than those of most phones launched around the same time, and the screen covers 88% of the front.
The 108 MP main camera uses a 1/1.52″ sensor, alongside an 8 MP ultrawide camera. That main-camera resolution is among the highest of its time, but the phone has no optical image stabilization, and its f/1.9 aperture is worse than most. The 4200 mAh battery also has less capacity than most, while 44 W fast charging is better than most phones of its time. Google Services are absent, which matters to anyone who relies on them.
This configuration pairs 8 GB of RAM with 128 GB of storage; the vivo S12 is also sold with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The MediaTek Dimensity 1100 and an AnTuTu v10 result of 733,600 put performance ahead of most phones launched around the same time. Connectivity is also better than most, with 5G, NFC and dual SIM. With an overall NeoScore of 6.2, the vivo S12 is a balanced choice for those who value its screen, low weight and camera resolution and can accept the smaller battery and lack of Google Services.
Technical index
NeoScore
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Selected variant
8 GB / 256 GB / China
Design & display
7.5
- Display Technology AMOLED
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
- 7.0
- Display Pixel Density 409 ppi
- 8.6
- Peak Display Brightness 600 nits
- 5.0
- Display Features HDR10+, HDR10, Curved Glass, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen
- 5.0
- Weight 181 g
- 7.9
- Usable Surface 88 %
- 8.9
- Body Thickness 7.4 mm
- 9.2
Performance & hardware
6.2
- AnTuTu Score 733,600
- 3.7
- RAM Capacity 12 GB
- 7.1
- Storage Type UFS 3.1
- 7.5
- Processor Process Size 6 nm
- 7.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.6 GHz
- 6.5
- RAM Type LPDDR4X
- 5.0
Camera
5.7
- Sensor Size 1/1.52″
- 7.2
- Aperture f/1.9
- 7.5
- Optical Image Stabilization No
- 2.0
- Resolution 108 Mpx
- 8.0
- Camera Features HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse
- 0.0
Connectivity
6.8
- Connectivity Features NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
- 3.0
- Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
- 9.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- 7.5
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
- 7.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- 9.5
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- 7.5
Battery & charging
5.2
- Battery Capacity 4,200 mAh
- 6.5
- Fast Charge Power 44 W
- 6.9
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- 4.3
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- Design & display
- 7.48
- Performance & hardware
- 6.18
- Camera
- 5.68
- Connectivity
- 6.8
- Battery & charging
- 5.24
- NeoScore rank
- #1491 / 6247
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Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- MediaTek Dimensity 1100
- Processor Process Size
- 6 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Mali-G77 MC9
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.6 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 733,600
- CPU Description
- Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz.
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v10
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, Blue, Yellow, White, Cyan, Lime
- Body Thickness
- 7.4 mm
- Body Width
- 72.4 mm
- Body Height
- 157.2 mm
- Weight
- 181 g
- Usable Surface
- 88 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 4,200 mAh
- Battery Type
- Lithium
- Fast Charge Power
- 44 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- Peak Display Brightness
- 600 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.44″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,400 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 180 Hz
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 3,000,000 :1
- Display Features
- HDR10+, HDR10, Curved Glass, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Under Display
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor
Software
- Operating System
- Android 11
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 11
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- Google Services
- No
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- Cellular Bands
- 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- Connectivity Features
- NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
- USB Version
- USB Type-C
- Max. download speed
- 4,700 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 2,500 Mbps
Audio
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker
Technical
- Model numbers
- V2162A
S12
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear Main Camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5KHM2
- Resolution
- 108 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.52″
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 9 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5KHM2
- Resolution
- 108 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.52″
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 9 :1
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, Gyro-EIS
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 240 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.9
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
Flash
- Flash Type
- Dual LED
- Flash LED Count
- 2 LEDs
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse
Rear Ultrawide Camera
- Sensor Model
- OmniVision OV8856
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- PureCel
- Sensor Size
- 1/4″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- OmniVision OV8856
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- PureCel
- Sensor Size
- 1/4″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Rear Macro Camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Front Main Camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5KGH1
- Resolution
- 44 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.65″
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5KGH1
- Resolution
- 44 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.65″
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR, Front-Facing LED Flash
Front Ultrawide Camera
- Aperture
- f/2.3
- Camera Features
- HDR
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.3
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR
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09Variant details
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Markets
- China
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- China
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