The Vivo Y12s 2021 succeeds the original Y12s released in December 2020 and shares several specifications with the Vivo Y12a. It features a 6.51-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The screen includes a dewdrop notch that houses the front-facing camera.
The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 octa-core processor, clocked at 1.95 GHz,paired with the Adreno 505 GPU. It comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD card.
On the rear, the Vivo Y12s 2021 has a dual-camera setup consisting of a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The camera module is accompanied by a single LED flash. The front camera is an 8-megapixel sensor located within the notch.
The phone runs on Android 11 with FunTouch OS 11 as the user interface. It is indeed equipped with a 5000mAh battery that supports 10W charging. Additionally, the device supports 5W reverse charging. Security features include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Other hardware features include standard connectivity options and sensors typical for this segment, such as accelerometer, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor. The Vivo Y12s 2021 is positioned as an entry-level smartphone with balanced specifications for basic daily use.
Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
4G Network Bands | Band: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 38, 40, 41 |
5G Network Bands | Does not support 5G network |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA) |
Also Known As |
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Dimensions | 164.4 x 76.3 x 8.4 mm |
Weight | 191 grams |
Build |
Glass front - Plastic back - Plastic frame |
SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
Size | 6.51 inches, 102.3 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
Operating System | Android 11, Funtouch 11 |
Chipset | Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm) |
CPU | Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53) |
GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
RAM + ROM | 3 GB |
Card Slot | Yes, up to 256 GB via microSD card (uses dedicated slot) |
Camera Type | Double Lenses |
Camera Sensor(s) | 13 MP + 2 MP main camera |
Camera Features |
Autofocus Digital zoom HDR Touch focus Face detection |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 8-megapixel |
Camera Features | Fixed focus |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack, |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP |
NFC | |
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
FM Radio | Yes, FM radio |
Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
Note: Specifications may not be 100% accurate.