vivo Y12

Name: vivo Y12
Brand: vivo

The vivo Y12 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 5,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2019).

2019 · Lower-mid-range · Android 9.0 (Pie)

Overall

Performance

C+

Display

C+

Battery

B+

Camera

Software

ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.

⚡ Quick Specs

Size6.35" · 159.4 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm (6.28 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)

ChipsetMediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)

RAM3GB | 4GB

Storage32GB | 64GB

Main Camera13 MP · LED flash

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ Pros

✓Long 5,000 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day

✓6.35" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles

✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters

⊗ Cons

✗Entry-level Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) — struggles with demanding apps

✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently

⚠️ Not ideal for

Mobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Discontinued

Announced

2019, June 20. Released 2019, June

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)

Entry-level — basic tasks only

CPU

Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

PowerVR GE8320

Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9

RAM

3GB | 4GB

Apps may reload frequently

Storage

32GB | 64GB

Memory Card

microSDXC

💻 Display

Size

6.35"

Resolution

720×1544

Sharpness

268 ppi

Pixels visible at normal viewing distance

Panel

IPS LCD

IPS: accurate colours, good brightness

📷 Camera

Main Camera

13 MP

Capable for everyday photos

Multi-Camera Setup

13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide) Auxiliary lens

Main Video

1080p@30fps

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Selfie

8 MP

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps

🔋 Battery

Capacity

5,000 mAh

Solid day-to-day battery life

Type

5000 mAh, non-removable

📱 Design & Build

Weight

190.5g

Balanced size and weight

Dimensions

159.4 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm (6.28 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)

Build

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Colors

Aqua Blue, Burgundy Red

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE

NFC

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Loudspeaker

Yes

Radio

FM radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

No, the vivo Y12 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.

No, the vivo Y12 does not have NFC.

Yes, the vivo Y12 supports microSDXC expandable storage.

The vivo Y12 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.

Yes, the vivo Y12 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Speaker setup: Yes.

The vivo Y12 ships with Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.

The vivo Y12 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.

The vivo Y12 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.

The vivo Y12 has 5.0, A2DP, LE.

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