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vivo Y12s (2021)

3.9 NeoScore #4588 of 6247

Launched May 2021

Overview

NeoScore

3.9

#4588 of 6247

Design & display
4.8
Performance & hardware
2.4
Camera
3.0
Connectivity
4.5
Battery & charging
5.8

Strengths

  • At 8.4 mm thick, it is slimmer than most phones of its time.

Weak points

  • Its 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage are lower than those of most phones of its time.
  • Its 270 ppi pixel density is lower than that of most phones of its time.
  • The 13 MP camera's f/2.2 aperture is among the weakest of its time.
Display
6.51″IPS LCD720 × 1,600 px
Design
191 g76.3 mm164.4 mm8.4 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439Octa-Core3 GB RAM32 GB
AnTuTu
95,000Better than 23% of phones
Battery
5,000 mAh10 W
Cameras
13 Mpx · f/2.22 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 8 Mpx · f/1.8
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 11

Editorial report

vivo Y12s (2021) technical sheet

The vivo Y12s (2021) suits people looking for a basic phone for everyday tasks, especially those who value a slim body. Its main trade-off is performance: 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage are lower than those of most phones launched around the same time. Storage is expandable, but that does not add RAM to this configuration.

At 8.4 mm thick, it is slimmer than most phones of its time. The 6.51-inch IPS LCD display has a 720 × 1600 px resolution and 270 ppi pixel density, lower than that of most phones launched around the same time. The rear cameras comprise a 13 MP camera and a 2 MP depth camera; the 13 MP camera's f/2.2 aperture is among the weakest of its time. Video recording reaches 1080p at 30 fps, and the front camera is 8 MP.

The battery has a capacity of 5,000 mAh, while 10 W charging is slower than that of most phones of its time. It supports Dual Nano-SIM, Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2, and includes a 3.5 mm audio jack and microUSB. Android 11 is the operating system, and the fingerprint sensor is on the side. With a NeoScore of 3.9, the Y12s is a straightforward choice for people who need basic features; limited memory and slower charging are the main points to weigh.

Technical index

NeoScore

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3.89 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

3 GB / 32 GB / Southeast Asia

Design & display

4.8

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Pixel Density 270 ppi
4.1
Display Features Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen
0.0
Weight 191 g
6.9
Usable Surface 81.6 %
7.0
Body Thickness 8.4 mm
7.2

Performance & hardware

2.4

AnTuTu Score 95,000
0.5
RAM Capacity 3 GB
2.1
Storage Type eMMC 5.1
2.0
Processor Process Size 12 nm
3.7
Maximum Storage Capacity 64 GB
1.1
Maximum CPU Clock 1.95 GHz
3.9
RAM Type LPDDR4X
5.0

Camera

3.0

Aperture f/2.2
6.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 13 Mpx
6.1
Camera Features LED Flash, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
0.0

Connectivity

4.5

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
0.5
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 B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
6.5
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2
3.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

5.8

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
8.9
Fast Charge Power 10 W
2.0
Battery Features Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging
4.3

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Design & display
4.8
Performance & hardware
2.35
Camera
3.01
Connectivity
4.53
Battery & charging
5.77
NeoScore rank
#4588 / 6247

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
Processor Process Size
12 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 505
Storage Type
eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock
1.95 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
64 GB
AnTuTu Score
95,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
199
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
795
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.95 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.45 GHz
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
3 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v8

Design

Body Colors
Black, Blue, White
Body Thickness
8.4 mm
Body Width
76.3 mm
Body Height
164.4 mm
Weight
191 g
Usable Surface
81.6 %
Body Materials
Glass, Plastic
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
10 W
Battery Features
Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging
Reverse wireless charging power
5 W

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.51″
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,600 px
Display Pixel Density
270 ppi
Display Features
Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 11
OS Family
Android
OS Version
11
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
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 B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Features
Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
USB Version
microUSB
Max. download speed
42.2 Mbps
Max. upload speed
5.76 Mbps

Audio

Microphone Count
1
Audio Features
A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker

Technical

Model numbers
V2069, V2039, V2068

Y12s (2021)

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

13 MP Main Camera

Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Aperture
f/2.2
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Sensor
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
2

2 MP Depth Camera

Resolution
2 Mpx
Aperture
f/2.4
Sensor
Resolution
2 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/2.4
3

8 MP Front Camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/1.8
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.8
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Variant details

Memory
3 GB
Markets
Southeast Asia
Storage
32 GB
Market codes
Southeast Asia

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