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S12

Name: vivo S12 8 GB / 256 GB / china
Brand: vivo
SKU: neoteo-device-48677

6.3 NeoScore #4617 of 10628

8 GB / 256 GB / china · Launched December 2021

Overview

NeoScore

6.3

#4617 of 10628

Design & display: 7.5
Performance & hardware: 6.3
Camera: 5.7
Connectivity: 6.8
Battery & charging: 5.3

Strengths

Weak points

Battery & charging5.3
Camera5.7

Display: 6.44 inAMOLED1,080 × 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

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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

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

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

Display

Display Aspect Ratio: 20:9
Peak Display Brightness: 600 nits
Display Technology: AMOLED
Display Diagonal: 6.44 in
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

Audio

Audio Features: A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker

Technical

Launch price: 390 €

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

6.27 /10

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

6.3

AnTuTu Score 733,600: 3.7
RAM Capacity 12 GB: 7.0
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: 6.4
RAM Type LPDDR4X: 5.0
Processor Type Octa-Core: 9.0

Camera

5.7

Resolution 108 Mpx: 9.0
Aperture f/1.9: 7.5
Pixel Size 0.7 µm: 3.0
Optical Image Stabilization No: 2.0
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: 7.0

Battery & charging

5.3

Battery Capacity 4,200 mAh: 6.4
Fast Charge Power 44 W: 6.9
Battery Features Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator: 3.0

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Design & display: 7.48
Performance & hardware: 6.33
Camera: 5.68
Connectivity: 6.75
Battery & charging: 5.33

NeoScore rank: #4617 / 10628

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: 0.658 ″ type
Pixel Size: 0.7 µm
Pixel Binning: 9 :1

Sensor

Sensor Model: Samsung S5KHM2
Resolution: 108 Mpx
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Sensor Size: 0.658 ″ type
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