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Vivo Y12i vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India)

What Y12i does better (1) and where Redmi 9 (India) wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Vivo Y12i
Vivo · 2020Y12i
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ $120
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Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India)
Xiaomi · 2020Redmi 9 (India)
4.1Score
6 advantages≈ $120
2.5Display2.4
3.4Camera2.7
3.5Battery3.5
2.4Features2.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Y12iRedmi 9 (India)
76.8 × 159.48.977.1 × 164.99
Y12iRedmi 9 (India)Difference
Height159.4 mm164.9 mm−5.5 mm
Width76.8 mm77.1 mm−0.3 mm
Thickness8.9 mm9 mm−0.1 mm
Weight190 g194 g−4 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Y12i better than Redmi 9 (India)?

  1. Selfie camera8 MP vs 5 MP+60%

Why is Redmi 9 (India) better than Y12i?

  1. RAM3 GB vs 6 GB2×
  2. Storage (max)32 GB vs 128 GB4×
  3. Storage (base)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
  4. CPU frequency1.95 GHz vs 2.3 GHz+18%
  5. Screen size6.4″ vs 6.5″+3%
  6. Bluetooth4 vs 5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Vivo Y12iVivo Y12i≈ $1204.2
Design
Weight190 g194 g
Thickness8.9 mm9 mm
Height159.4 mm164.9 mm
Width76.8 mm77.1 mm
FramePlastic—
BackPlastic—
ColoursAgate Red, Mineral BlueBlack, Sky Blue, Sporty Orange
Display
Screen size6.4″6.5″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,544 px1,600 px
Pixel density268 ppi269 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness—400 nits
Screen-to-body ratio81.4%81%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35
Chip makerQualcommMediaTek
Process12 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency1.95 GHz2.3 GHz
GPUAdreno 505PowerVR GE8320
Memory
RAM3 GB6 GB
Storage (max)32 GB128 GB
Storage (base)32 GB64 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP5 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery type—Li-Po
Wired charging10 W10 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth45
NFCNoNo
USBmicroUSB 2.0microUSB 2.0
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorRearRear
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
SAR (head)—0.51 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 9.0 (Pie)Android 10
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceFuntouch 9.1MIUI 12
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