Comparison between:
- Vivo Y12
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
- Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Vivo Y12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro | |
 |  Prices |  | |
| Model alias | - | Redmi Note8 Pro Red Rice Note 8 Pro Red Rice Note8 Pro G7 2015105 M1906G7G M1906G7I M1906G7E M1906G7T | Black Shark 2Pro |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 76.77 mm 7.677 cm 0.252 ft 3.022 in | 76.4 mm 7.64 cm 0.251 ft 3.008 in | 75.01 mm 7.501 cm 0.246 ft 2.953 in |
| Height | 159.43 mm 15.943 cm 0.523 ft 6.277 in | 161.35 mm 16.135 cm 0.529 ft 6.352 in | 163.61 mm 16.361 cm 0.537 ft 6.441 in |
| Thickness | 8.92 mm 0.892 cm 0.029 ft 0.351 in | 8.79 mm 0.879 cm 0.029 ft 0.346 in | 8.77 mm 0.877 cm 0.029 ft 0.345 in |
| Weight | 190 g 0.42 lbs 6.72 oz | 199 g 0.44 lbs 7.05 oz | 205 g 0.45 lbs 7.23 oz |
| Volume | 109.18 cm³ 6.63 in³ | 108.36 cm³ 6.58 in³ | 107.63 cm³ 6.54 in³ |
| Colors | Blue Red | Mineral Grey Pearl White Forest Green | Black Silver Green Orange Purple Blue Gold |
| Body materials | Plastic | Glass Plastic | Aluminium alloy |
| Certification | - | IP52 | - |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM Nano-SIM / microSD | Nano-SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Features | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz | GSM 850 MHz (B5) GSM 900 MHz (B8) GSM 1800 MHz (B3) GSM 1900 MHz (B2) | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| CDMA | - | CDMA 800 MHz (BC0) | CDMA 800 MHz |
| W-CDMA | W-CDMA 850 MHz W-CDMA 900 MHz W-CDMA 2100 MHz | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) | W-CDMA 850 MHz W-CDMA 900 MHz W-CDMA 1700 MHz W-CDMA 1900 MHz W-CDMA 2100 MHz |
| TD-SCDMA | - | TD-SCDMA 1900 MHz TD-SCDMA 2000 MHz | TD-SCDMA 1900 MHz TD-SCDMA 2000 MHz |
| LTE | LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) LTE 700 MHz (B28) | LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B5) LTE-FDD 900 MHz (B8) LTE-FDD 1800 MHz (B3) LTE-FDD 2100 MHz (B1) LTE-FDD 2600 MHz (B7) LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2000 MHz (B34) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) | LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2000 MHz (B34) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
| Mobile network technologies | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE Cat 4 | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE Cat 12 EV-DO Rev. A TD-SCDMA TD-HSDPA | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE EV-DO Rev. A TD-SCDMA TD-HSDPA |
| - | 3CA 256-QAM 4x4 MIMO | - |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | Funtouch 9.0 OS (Android 9.0 Pie) | MIUI V10 (Android 9.0 Pie) | Android 9.0 Pie |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
| SoC | MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) | MediaTek Helio G90T (MT6785V/CC) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150P-AC) |
| Process technology | 12 nm | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| CPU | 4x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 | 2x 2.05 GHz ARM Cortex-A76, 6x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 | 1x 2.96 GHz ARM Cortex-A77, 3x 2.42 GHz ARM Cortex-A77, 4x 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Kryo 485) |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv8-A | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Level 2 cache memory (L2) | - | - | 1792 KB 1.75 MB |
| Level 3 cache memory (L3) | - | - | 2048 KB 2 MB |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2000 MHz | 2000 MHz | 2960 MHz |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | ARM Mali-G76 3EEMC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
| GPU cores | - | 4 | - |
| GPU frequency | 650 MHz | 700 MHz | 675 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 3 GB 4 GB | 6 GB 8 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| RAM channels | Single channel | Double channel | Quad channel |
| RAM frequency | 933 MHz | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| - | MediaTek HyperEngine Mi Turbo Game Turbo 2.0 Liquid cooling system | Liquid Cool 3.0 vapor chamber system |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 32 GB 64 GB | 64 GB 128 GB | 128 GB 256 GB |
| - | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.0 |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
| Types | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | - |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | IPS | IPS | Super AMOLED |
| Diagonal size | 6.35 in 161.29 mm 16.13 cm | 6.53 in 165.86 mm 16.59 cm | 6.39 in 162.31 mm 16.23 cm |
| Width | 2.68 in 68.17 mm 6.82 cm | 2.74 in 69.51 mm 6.95 cm | 2.68 in 68.02 mm 6.8 cm |
| Height | 5.76 in 146.18 mm 14.62 cm | 5.93 in 150.6 mm 15.06 cm | 5.8 in 147.37 mm 14.74 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 2.144:1 | 2.167:1 | 2.167:1 |
| Resolution | 720 x 1544 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Pixel density | 268 ppi 105 ppcm | 395 ppi 155 ppcm | 403 ppi 158 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 81.67 % | 85.19 % | 81.94 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant |
| 2.5D curved glass screen | 2.5D curved glass screen Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Oleophobic coating TÜV Rheinland certification for low blue light emissions Chip-on-foil (COF) IC packaging technology 1500:1 contrast ratio 500 cd/m² typical brightness 420 cd/m² minimum brightness 84% NTSC HDR | Display manufacturer - Samsung Corning Gorilla Glass 6 2.5D curved glass screen Always-On Display Magic Press stereo control 60000:1 contrast ratio 430 cd/m² Peak brightness - 600 cd/m² 108.9% NTSC Touch registration rate - 240 Hz Input latency - 43.5 ms HDR10 |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Barometer Fingerprint Hall |
| - | - | In-display optical fingerprint sensor Step detector Step counter |
Rear camera
The primary camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor model | - | Samsung S5KGW1 | Sony IMX586 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | CMOS | ISOCELL | CMOS BSI |
| Sensor format | - | 1/1.72" | 1/2" |
| Pixel size | - | 0.8 µm 0.000800 mm | 0.8 µm 0.000800 mm |
| ISO | - | - | 100 - 3200 |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.89 | f/1.75 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | - | - | 28 mm *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Field of view | - | 79 ° | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 6 | 6 |
| Flash type | LED | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Image resolution | 4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP | 9248 x 6936 pixels 64.14 MP | 8000 x 6000 pixels 48 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Autofocus Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode RAW Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| Secondary rear camera - 8 MP Aperture size - f/2.2 (#2) Third rear camera - 2 MP Aperture size - f/2.4 (#3) | Pixel size - 1.6 μm (4-in-1 pixel binning) Sensor type - ISOCELL PLUS Super Phase Detection 1080p @ 120 fps 720p @ 960 fps Secondary rear camera - 8 MP (ultra-wide) Sensor size - 1/4" (#2) Pixel size - 1.12 μm (#2) Aperture size - f/2.2 (#2) Angle of view - 120° (#2) Focal length (35 mm equivalent) - 13 mm (#2) Third rear camera - 2MP (depth-sensing) Sensor size - 1/5" (#3) Pixel size - 1.75 μm (#3) Aperture size - f/2.4 (#3) Fourth rear camera - 2MP (macro) Sensor size - 1/5" (#4) Pixel size - 1.75 μm (#4) Aperture size - f/2.4 (#4) | Pixel size - 1.6 μm (4-in-1 pixel binning) Sapphire crystal glass lens cover 1080p @ 120 fps 720p @ 1920 fps Secondary rear camera - 12 MP (telephoto) Sensor model - Samsung S5K3M5 (#2) Sensor type - ISOCELL (#2) Sensor size - 1/3.4" (#2) Pixel size - 1.0 μm (#2) Aperture size - f/2.2 (#2) 6-element lens (#2) Focal length (35 mm equivalent) - 51 mm (#2) |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
| Sensor model | - | Samsung S5K3T1 | - |
| Sensor type | - | ISOCELL | - |
| Sensor format | - | 1/3.1" | - |
| Pixel size | - | 0.9 µm 0.000900 mm | 0.9 µm 0.000900 mm |
| Aperture | f/2 | f/2 | f/2 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | - | - | 20 mm *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Number of lenses | - | - | 5 |
| Image resolution | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP | 5184 x 3880 pixels 20.11 MP | 5184 x 3880 pixels 20.11 MP |
| Video resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Face unlock | Face unlock | - |
| - | Pixel size - 1.8 μm (4-in-1 pixel binning) HDR | - |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers |
| - | Smart PA 10V Boost 1217 super-linear speaker Active noise cancellation with a dedicated microphone | Headphone adapter |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | Yes | Yes | No |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GPS A-GPS GLONASS BeiDou Galileo | GPS A-GPS GLONASS BeiDou | GPS A-GPS GLONASS BeiDou Galileo |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
| Wi-Fi | 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Display | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac Dual band Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Display | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac Dual band Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Display |
| - | - | 2x2 MiMO |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Features | A2DP | A2DP EDR HID LE | A2DP LE |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | Micro USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Host Mass storage On-The-Go |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes | No |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering NFC VoLTE ViLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering DLNA VoLTE |
| - | NXP-SN100T chip for NFC | - |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
| Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs | AAC AMR aptX eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
| Video file formats/codecs | 3GPP AVI H.263 H.264 MP4 WebM Xvid | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 Xvid | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 Xvid |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Charger output power | - | 5 V / 3 A 9 V / 2 A 12 V / 1.5 A | 5 V / 3 A 9 V / 3 A 12 V / 2.25 A 20 V / 1.35 A |
| Quick charge technology | - | MediaTek Pump Express 4.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, Quick Charge 4+, USB Power Delivery 3.0 | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ |
| Features | Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.
| Head SAR (EU) | - | 0.997 W/kg | - |
| Body SAR (EU) | - | 1.446 W/kg | - |
| Head SAR (USA) | - | 1.15 W/kg | - |
| Body SAR (USA) | - | 1.18 W/kg | - |
| Head SAR (India) | - | 1.13 W/kg | - |
| Body SAR (India) | - | 0.634 W/kg | - |
Additional features
Some devices have additional features, different from the standard ones above, but equally important and worth mentioning.
| Additional features | - | Anti-splash coating | - |
| Vivo Y12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro |