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vivo S12

vivo S12

Brand: VIVO
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.44" Inch
  • Camera: 108MP (2160p)
  • RAM: 8/12GB RAM
  • Processor: Dimensity 1100
  • Battery: 4200mAh
  • Launch Date: 2021, December 30
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB storage, no card slot
  • OS: Android 11, OriginOS Ocean
  • Body: 179g or 181g, 7.4mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100
CDMA2000 1x
4G bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced 2021, December 22
Status Available. Released 2021, December 30

Body

Dimensions 157.2 x 72.4 x 7.4 or 7.6 mm
Weight 179 g or 181 g (6.31 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
Size 6.44 inches, 100.1 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 11, OriginOS Ocean
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 1100 (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G77 MC9

Memory

Card slot No
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
UFS 3.1

Main Camera

Primary Camera 108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", PDAF
Second Camera 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Third Camera 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Features Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 44 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF
Second Camera 8 MP, f/2.3, 105˚ (ultrawide)
Features Dual-LED flash, HDR
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack No
Alert Types 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C, OTG

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type 4200 mAh
Charging 44W wired

Misc

Colors Black, Blue, Yellow
Models V2162A
Price About 390 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.1
  • Design 9 / 10
  • Display 8 / 10
  • Camera 9 / 10
  • Auto Focus 8 / 10
  • Image Quality 8 / 10
  • Performance 8 / 10
  • Features 8 / 10
  • Connectivity 9 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 8 / 10
  • Usability 8 / 10
  • Video Quality 7 / 10
  • Battery 7 / 10

PROS

  1. Features a high-resolution 108MP primary rear camera for detailed photos.
  2. Equipped with a dual front camera setup (44MP+8MP) for excellent selfies.
  3. Front cameras include dual-tone LED flashes for improved low-light selfies.
  4. Powered by a capable MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chipset, making it good for gaming.
  5. Supports 5G connectivity for faster download speeds.
  6. The AMOLED display provides vibrant colors and deep blacks.
  7. Supports a 90Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling and animations.
  8. Offers 44W fast charging to quickly replenish the 4200mAh battery.
  9. Boasts a stylish, ultra-thin, and lightweight design that is easy to hold.
  10. The back panel features photochromic technology, changing color under sunlight

CONS

  1. Battery capacity of 4200mAh is relatively small compared to competitors.
  2. It does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack, requiring adapters.
  3. No MicroSD card slot is available, limiting storage expansion.
  4. There is no IP rating for dust or water resistance.
  5. It lacks wireless charging capability.
  6. The 90Hz refresh rate is lower than the 120Hz found in many alternatives.
  7. The device comes with Android 11, which is outdated compared to newer versions.
  8. It was primarily released in China, making it harder to find or support elsewhere.
  9. The 8MP ultrawide camera performance is only average.
  10. The 2MP macro sensor is mostly filler, adding little value to photography.

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