vivo Y12a

Name: vivo Y12a
Brand: vivo

The vivo Y12a is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 5,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2021).

2021 · Lower-mid-range · Android 11

Overall

Performance

Display

Battery

B+

Camera

Charging

Software

B+

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

⚡ Quick Specs

Size6.51" · 164.4 x 76.3 x 8.4 mm (6.47 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)

ChipsetQualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)

RAM3GB

Storage32GB

Main Camera13 MP · LED flash

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ Pros

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

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

✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters

⊗ Cons

✗Entry-level Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm) — struggles with demanding apps

✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently

⚠️ Not ideal for

Mobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Available

Announced

2021, June 21

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)

Entry-level — basic tasks only

CPU

Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)

GPU

Adreno 505

Android 11, Funtouch 11

RAM

3GB

Apps may reload frequently

Storage

32GB

Memory Card

microSDXC

💻 Display

Size

6.51"

Resolution

720×1600

Sharpness

270 ppi

Adequate sharpness for daily use

Panel

IPS LCD

IPS: accurate colours, good brightness

📷 Camera

Main Camera

13 MP

Capable for everyday photos

Main Video

1080p@30fps

Main Camera Features

LED flash, Panorama

Selfie

8 MP

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps

🔋 Battery

Capacity

5,000 mAh

Solid day-to-day battery life

Type

5000 mAh

Charging

10W wired 5W reverse wired

📱 Design & Build

Weight

191g

Balanced size and weight

Dimensions

164.4 x 76.3 x 8.4 mm (6.47 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)

Build

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Colors

Phantom Black, Glacier Blue

Sensors

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

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Speed

HSPA, LTE

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

4.2, A2DP

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 Y12a does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.

No, the vivo Y12a does not have NFC.

No, the vivo Y12a charges via cable only — no wireless charging.

Yes, up to 10W (10W wired 5W reverse wired).

Yes, the vivo Y12a supports microSDXC expandable storage.

The vivo Y12a SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.

Yes, the vivo Y12a has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Speaker setup: Yes.

The vivo Y12a ships with Android 11, Funtouch 11.

The vivo Y12a uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.

The vivo Y12a supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.

The vivo Y12a has 4.2, A2DP.

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