Vivo S12

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.

SpecificationsVivo S12
Network2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
AnnouncedDecember 2021
SIMDual SIM
Dimensions157.2 x 72.4 x 7.4 or 7.6 mm
Weight179 grams or 181 grams
Size6.44 inches
DisplayAMOLED
90Hz
HDR10+
20:9 ratio
~409 PPI density
ProtectionNo
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels
OSAndroid 11, Origin OS Ocean
Chipset6nm – MediaTek MT6891Z Dimensity 1100 5G
CPUOcta-core
4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78
4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G77 MC9
Card slotNo
RAM8GB, 12GB
Internal256GB
UFS 3.1
Camera108 MP (wide), PDAF
8 MP ( 120Ëšultrawide)
2 MP (macro)
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Max – 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie44 MP (wide), AF
8 MP (105Ëš ultrawide)
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Max – 4K@30fps
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackNo
24-bit/192kHz audio
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFCYes
Infrared portNo
RadioNo
USBUSB Type-C, USB On-The-Go
SensorsUnder-display fingerprint, optical sensor,  accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
BatteryLi-Po 4200 mAh
Fast charging 44W
ColorsBlack, Blue, Yellow
Expected Price$440 (Rs 32,999 in India) Approx.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the data available on this page is 100% correct.

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

  1. 44W fast charging support.
  2. 90Hz refresh rate display with HDR 10+ support.
  3. Punchy colors AMOLED panel, 1300 nits brightness.
  4. Full HD AMOLED display.
  5. Decent gameplay experience.
  6. 5G connecitivity and NFC featuers enabled.
  7. Fabulous gyro-EIS stabilization and 4K video recording.
  8. Lightweight built quality experience
  9. Decent camera performance in daylight.

Cons

  1. Lack secondary storage support.
  2. The front selfie camera notch is quite big.
  3. Without corning glass protection.
  4. Wireless charging is missing.
  5. Dust and water resistance protection is not present
  6. Slow octa core processing speed.
  7. Relatively less battery life capacity.

Aman Patel
Aman Patel is a technology enthusiast and has excellent knowledge of smartphones. He writes for Oispice frequently about smartphones and reviews. Aman is available on email at [email protected].

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