Vivo S12 Specifications
The Vivo S12 is a great mid-range phone that brings exceptional features, and there’s also a sibling known as Vivo S12 Pro. Both of them are released in December 2021 back to back, yet the Vivo S12 price is around $440 (Rs 32,999 in India). The primary specs and features are good in some aspects while in some they are disappointing. The display section would disappoint as it offers a 6.44-inches AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR 10+ content support. But the hardware section provides standard processing power MediaTek MT6891Z Dimensity 1100 5G chipset. As for the software rendering, the Android 11 based Origin OS Ocean custom layering interface is present.
In terms of storage, you are getting an ample 256GB internal storage with 8GB and 12GB RAM support, without secondary storage unit. On the other hand, the camera section offers a triple camera setup that features a 108MP primary, 8MP ultra-wide, and 2MP macro. With this setup, you can record up to 4K videos with gyro-EIS stabilization. As for the front-facing camera, the Vivo S12 arrives with a dual-camera module of 44MP primary and 8MP ultra-wide. Compared to all of that, it holds a small 4200 mAh battery with regular 44W fast charging support. Besides that, you can choose shade variants from Black, Blue, and Yellow.
Specifications | Vivo S12 |
Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
Announced | December 2021 |
SIM | Dual SIM |
Dimensions | 157.2 x 72.4 x 7.4 or 7.6 mm |
Weight | 179 grams or 181 grams |
Size | 6.44 inches |
Display | AMOLED 90Hz HDR10+ 20:9 ratio ~409 PPI density |
Protection | No |
Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
OS | Android 11, Origin OS Ocean |
Chipset | 6nm – MediaTek MT6891Z Dimensity 1100 5G |
CPU | Octa-core 4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 |
Card slot | No |
RAM | 8GB, 12GB |
Internal | 256GB UFS 3.1 |
Camera | 108 MP (wide), PDAF 8 MP ( 120Ëšultrawide) 2 MP (macro) Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama Max – 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie | 44 MP (wide), AF 8 MP (105Ëš ultrawide) Dual-LED flash, HDR Max – 4K@30fps |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
3.5mm jack | No 24-bit/192kHz audio |
WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
NFC | Yes |
Infrared port | No |
Radio | No |
USB | USB Type-C, USB On-The-Go |
Sensors | Under-display fingerprint, optical sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Battery | Li-Po 4200 mAh Fast charging 44W |
Colors | Black, Blue, Yellow |
Expected Price | $440 (Rs 32,999 in India) Approx. |
Vivo S12 Pros and Cons
Based on the above specs, you can see the list of pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) of the Vivo S12 smartphone.
Pros
- 44W fast charging support.
- 90Hz refresh rate display with HDR 10+ support.
- Punchy colors AMOLED panel, 1300 nits brightness.
- Full HD AMOLED display.
- Decent gameplay experience.
- 5G connecitivity and NFC featuers enabled.
- Fabulous gyro-EIS stabilization and 4K video recording.
- Lightweight built quality experience
- Decent camera performance in daylight.
Cons
- Lack secondary storage support.
- The front selfie camera notch is quite big.
- Without corning glass protection.
- Wireless charging is missing.
- Dust and water resistance protection is not present
- Slow octa core processing speed.
- Relatively less battery life capacity.