Vivo Y12 Vs Vivo Y17: What Is The Difference?

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Vivo Y12

39points

Vivo Y17

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Vivo Y12 vs Vivo Y17Vivo Y12Vivo Y17

Why is Vivo Y12 better than Vivo Y17?

• 48.74% higher AnTuTu benchmark score?128663vs86500
• 1 newer version of DirectX?11vs10
• 5.84 GB/s more memory bandwidth?20.74 GB/svs14.9 GB/s
• Newer version of DirectX?DirectX 11vsDirectX 10

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Why is Vivo Y17 better than Vivo Y12?

• 17.14% faster CPU speed?4 x 2.3 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHzvs4 x 2 GHz & 4 x 1.5 GHz
• 2.5x more megapixels (front camera)?20MPvs8MP
• Supports fast charging?
• 96GB more internal storage?128GBvs32GB
• Wi-Fi version?Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)vsWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
• Supports slow-motion video recording?
• Uses HMP?
• 9.09% wider aperture at minimum focal length (front camera)?f/2.0 vsf/2.2

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User reviews

Overall rating

Vivo Y126.45 User reviewsVivo Y126.4/105 User reviewsWrite a reviewVivo Y179.04 User reviewsVivo Y179.0/104 User reviewsWrite a review

Features

Build quality

7.5/10 4 votes10.0/10 4 votes

Display quality

7.5/10 4 votes9.5/10 4 votes

Battery life

8.8/10 5 votes9.0/10 4 votes

Photography

7.3/10 4 votes9.0/10 4 votes

Performance

7.0/10 4 votes8.3/10 4 votes

Comments

Highest scoreLowest scoreMost helpfulMost recentOldestVivo Y12Vivo Y17Highest scoreLowest scoreMost helpfulMost recentOldest

Habibi

2 years ago

10 / 10

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More optimal and reasonably priced

Habibi

2 years ago

10 / 10

It's pretty good if the RAM capacity could be increased

Pros

• Sufficient ROM

Cons

• RAM is not large enough

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MUHAMMAD

3 years ago

1 / 10

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Battery lasts longer compared to Redmi Note 8

MUHAMMAD

3 years ago

1 / 10

Pros

• Long-lasting battery and fast charging

Cons

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Karan

2 years ago

10 / 10

Good phone at this price

Karan

2 years ago

10 / 10

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Design

weight

190.5 g

190.5 g

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.thickness

8.9 mm

8.9 mm

The thickness (or depth) of the product.width

76.8 mm

76.8 mm

The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.height

159.4 mm

159.4 mm

The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.water resistance

None

None

The level of water resistance that the device has.Ingress Protection (IP) rating

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y12)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y17)

The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.volume

108.95 cm³

108.95 cm³

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.lowest potential operating temperature

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y12)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y17)

The minimum temperature at which the device can perform to the optimal level.maximum operating temperature

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y12)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y17)

The maximum temperature at which the device can perform to the optimal level.+ Show more +

Display

screen size

6.35"

6.35"

The size of the screen (measured diagonally).Display type

IPS, LCD

IPS, LCD

The type of technology used in the display.pixel density

268 ppi

268 ppi

Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.resolution

720 x 1544 px

720 x 1544 px

Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.refresh rate

60Hz

60Hz

The frequency at which the display is refreshed (1 Hz = once per second). A higher refresh rate results in smoother UI animations and video playback.touch sampling rate

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y12)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y17)

The touch sampling rate is the speed at which a screen can register your touch input and respond by rendering the next frame. Also called the touch refresh rate.brightness (typical)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y12)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y17)

A nit is a measurement of the light that a display emits, equal to one candela per square meter. Brighter displays ensure a screen's contents are easy to read, even in sunny conditions.has branded damage-resistant glass✖Vivo Y12✖Vivo Y17Damage-resistant glass (such as Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass) is thin, lightweight, and can withstand high levels of force.Gorilla Glass version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y12)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y17)

Gorilla Glass is one of the most popular brands of chemically strengthened glass, manufactured by Corning. Several versions have been developed, the newer ones being more durable and providing better damage resistance.+ Show more +

Performance

internal storage

32GB

128GB

The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.RAM

4GB

4GB

Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.AnTuTu benchmark score

128663

86500

AnTuTu is one of the most important benchmarks for Android devices. The score reflects the overall performance of a device by summing up results of individual tests that various parameters, such as RAM speed, CPU performance, 2D & 3D graphics performance.GPU name

PowerVR GE8320Vivo Y12

PowerVR GE8320Vivo Y17

The name of the integrated GPU.3DMark Wild Life benchmark

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y12)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y17)

3DMark Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark (developed by UL Solutions) that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). Source: UL Solutions.3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y12)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y17)

3DMark Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark (developed by UL Solutions) that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Unlimited version runs off-screen so that factors such as display resolution don’t affect the score. Source: UL Solutions.3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y12)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y17)

3DMark Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark (developed by UL Solutions) that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Extreme version is much more graphically-demanding than the standard Wild Life benchmark. Source: UL Solutions.PCMark Work 3.0 performance benchmark

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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y17)

Work 3.0 is a benchmark for Android (developed by UL Solutions) that tests the everyday performance of a device (e.g. web browsing and photo editing). Source: UL Solutions.PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y12)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y17)

PCMark Work 3.0 is a benchmark for Android (developed by UL Solutions) that tests the battery life of a device. Source: UL Solutions.+ Show more +

Cameras

megapixels (main camera)

13 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP

13 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP

The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.megapixels (front camera)

8MP

20MP

The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the front camera. A higher megapixel count means that the front camera is capable of capturing more details, an essential factor for taking high-resolution selfies.has built-in optical image stabilization✖Vivo Y12✖Vivo Y17Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.video recording (main camera)

1080 x 30 fps

1080 x 30 fps

The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.wide aperture (main camera)

f/2.2 & f/2.2 & f/2.4

f/2.2 & f/2.2 & f/2.4

With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.Has a dual-tone LED flash✖Vivo Y12✖Vivo Y17A dual-tone flash has LED lights with different color temperatures, delivering a better color balance to photos and videos.has a BSI sensor✖Vivo Y12✖Vivo Y17A BSI (backside illuminated) sensor is a camera image sensor which captures better quality images in poor lighting conditions, and offers better overall sharpness and image quality.has continuous autofocus when recording movies✖Vivo Y12✖Vivo Y17When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.Has phase-detection autofocus for photos✔Vivo Y12✔Vivo Y17Phase-detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.+ Show more +

Operating system

Android version

Android 9 Pie

Android 9 Pie

A newer version of Android generally provides a better user experience. Major Android releases include new features and improvements to performance, as well as important security updates.has clipboard warnings

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y12)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y17)

This privacy feature alerts you with a small notification when an app copies data from your clipboard.has location privacy options

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y12)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y17)

This privacy feature allows you to share your approximate location with an app instead of your precise location.has camera/microphone privacy options

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y12)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y17)

You can enable or disable an app’s access to the camera or microphone on your device. There are also indication icons to show you when an app uses the camera or microphone.has Mail Privacy Protection

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y12)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y17)

Mail Privacy Protection is a feature built into the default email app that blocks senders from using “tracking pixels” to see when you’ve read an email. It also hides your IP address from senders.has theme customization✔Vivo Y12 (Android 9.0 Pie)✔Vivo Y17 (Android 9.0 Pie)Theme customization allows you to easily change the appearance of the user interface (UI). For example, by changing the system colors or the app icons.can block app tracking

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y12)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y17)

Some apps track your activity even when the app is not in use. This privacy feature allows you to block this tracking, either across all apps or on a per-app basis.blocks cross-site tracking

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y12)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y17)

This setting (in the default browser) allows you to block cross-site tracking cookies and data to help protect your privacy.has on-device machine learning✖Vivo Y12 (Android 9.0 Pie)✖Vivo Y17 (Android 9.0 Pie)On-device machine learning is used to recognize people, places, and more in the Photos app. The algorithms run on the device, where this sensitive data is then kept. Competing services upload the photos and perform this on their servers, which requires the sharing of personal data.+ Show more +

Battery

battery power

5000 mAh

5000 mAh

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.has wireless charging✖Vivo Y12✖Vivo Y17It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.Supports fast charging✖Vivo Y12✔Vivo Y17Fast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.charging speed

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y12)

18W

Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, it is important to use a compatible charger. wireless charging speed

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y12)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y17)

Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, a compatible wireless charger must be used.reverse wireless charging speed

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y12)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y17)

Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed.has a removable battery✖Vivo Y12✖Vivo Y17The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.Has an ultra power-saving mode

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y12)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y17)

The ultra power-saving mode, also called low power mode, is an effective way to extend the battery life of the device. Usually, it involves limiting screen brightness and contrast, disabling location services, restricting connectivity, and turning off nonessential apps.has a battery level indicator✔Vivo Y12✔Vivo Y17An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.+ Show more +

Audio

has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack✔Vivo Y12✔Vivo Y17With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.has stereo speakers✖Vivo Y12✖Vivo Y17Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.has aptX

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y12)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y17)

aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.has LDAC

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y12)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y17)

LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.has aptX HD

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y12)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y17)

aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).has aptX Adaptive

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y12)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y17)

aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.has aptX Lossless

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y12)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo Y17)

aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.Has a radio✔Vivo Y12✔Vivo Y17A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.number of microphones

2

2

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

Features

has 5G support✖Vivo Y12 (MediaTek Helio P22)✖Vivo Y17 (MediaTek Helio P35)The fifth-generation wireless technology delivers higher speeds and lower latency than the previous, fourth-generation tech.Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.download speed

300 MBits/s

300 MBits/s

This is the maximum download speed supported. In reality, the download speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (such as your home/mobile network speeds).upload speed

50 MBits/s

50 MBits/s

This is the maximum upload speed supported. In reality, the upload speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (for example your home/mobile network speeds).Has USB Type-C✖Vivo Y12✖Vivo Y17The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.USB version

2

2

Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.has NFC✖Vivo Y12✖Vivo Y17NFC (near-field communication) allows a device to perform simple wireless transactions, such as mobile payments. Note: this feature may not be available in all markets.SIM cards

2 SIM

2 SIM

The number and type of SIM cards supported.Has a fingerprint scanner✔Vivo Y12✔Vivo Y17The device has a fingerprint scanner which identifies the user.+ Show more +

Miscellaneous

has a video light✔Vivo Y12✔Vivo Y17A video light helps when recording a movie in low-light conditions.DirectX version

11 (MediaTek Helio P22)

10 (MediaTek Helio P35)

DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.

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