The Vivo Y12 is a budget Android smartphone that recently became available in Kenya. The smartphone packs a decent entry-level technical profile and is by many standards one of the best budget smartphones on the market.
The Y12 is yet to officially launch in Kenya. However, when it does launch expect the smartphone to have a suggested retail price of Ksh. 13,999.
That said, here is what the Vivo Y12 has to offer.
Below are links to specific parts of the technical profile of the Vivo Y12.
- Vivo Y12: Display Specifications
- Vivo Y12: Design Specifications
- Vivo Y12: Performance Specifications
- Vivo Y12: Camera Specifications
- Vivo Y12: Battery Specifications
Key features of the Vivo Y12
The unique selling proposition of the Y12 aka the reason why Vivo wants you to buy the smartphone is the triple AI rear camera and a 5000mAh battery.
Camera
Rear Camera: 13+8+2 MP
Secondary Camera: 8 MP
LED Flash: Yes
The Vivo Y12 packs a 13+8+2 MP triple rear camera. The camera profile is quite good and just right for a device in its price category. In addition to this, the smartphone offers an 8MP camera for your selfies.
Battery
Battery Capacity: Li-Po 5000 mAh
The Vivo Y12 packs a Li-Po 5000 mAh. The battery is quite large and can easily take you through a day or two especially while on moderate usage. However, the size is both a strength and weakness.
The smartphone doesn’t support fast charging and this is a problem. It will take ages for a battery of that size to juice up without fast-charging tech. The Vivo Y15 packs fast-charging tech and it was thus a horrible way for Vivo to use the feature as a differentiator.
Display
Display Size: 6.35 inches
Display Type: IPS LCD
Screen Resolution: 720 x 1544 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 268 ppi
The Vivo Y12 packs a 6.35 inches IPS LCD display. The display has a 720 x 1544 pixels resolution and a screen resolution density of 268 PPI. The display size is quite good and is one of the largest you will find on a budget smartphone.
Design
Dimensions: 159.4 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm
The Vivo Y12 is like the rest of the Y-line beautiful. The smartphone is available in Aqua Blue and Burgundy Red.
Performance
Operating System: Android 9.0 (Pie)
CPU: Octa-core 2.0 GHz
RAM: 3GB
Internal Memory: 32 GB
Micro SD: Yes, up to 256GB
An Octa-core 2.0 GHz CPU powers the Vivo Y12. This is couple with 3GB RAM. You get 32GB as internal storage and a micro-sd card slot that can handle up to 256GB of memory.
Software-wise, the Vivo Y12 runs Android 9.0 out of the box.
Price in Kenya
The Y12 is yet to officially launch in Kenya. However, when it does launch expect the smartphone to have a suggested retail price of between Ksh. 15,000 to Ksh. 20,000.
Kevin is a tech enthusiast and the lead writer at MobiTrends.co.ke. He has been writing about smartphones and tech related topics since October 2012. About Us | Contact Us
