vivo Y12i vs vivo Y3
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
vivo Y12i
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
vivo Y3
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | vivo Y12i | vivo Y3 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.35 | 6.35 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1544 | 1544 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 268 | 268 |
| Screen-to-body | 81.4 | 81.5 |
Platform
| Spec | vivo Y12i | vivo Y3 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53) | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 439 | Helio P35 |
| Process (nm) | 12 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9.0 | 9.0 |
Memory
| Spec | vivo Y12i | vivo Y3 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | vivo Y12i | vivo Y3 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 3 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | vivo Y12i | vivo Y3 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/1.8 | 16 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | vivo Y12i | vivo Y3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 10 | 18 |
Body
| Spec | vivo Y12i | vivo Y3 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 159.4 | 159.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Weight (g) | 190.5 | 190.5 |
| Width (mm) | 76.8 | 76.7 |
Launch
| Spec | vivo Y12i | vivo Y3 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, July 10 | 2019, May. Released 2019, May |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, July 10 | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | vivo Y12i | vivo Y3 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 40 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 400/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | vivo Y12i | vivo Y3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 5 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | vivo Y12i | vivo Y3 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | vivo Y12i | vivo Y3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both vivo Y12i and vivo Y3 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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