Vivo Y12 vs Samsung Galaxy A05: Side by Side Specs Comparison

This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Vivo Y12 and Samsung Galaxy A05 smartphones.

The Vivo Y12 features a more compact 6.35-inch display, 10W charging rate, triple-camera setup and MediaTek MT6762 chipset.

Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy A05 features a larger 6.7-inch display, 50MP main camera, 25W fast charging and MediaTek Helio G85 chipset. It is more affordable.

Specs Vivo Y12 Samsung Galaxy A05
Picture & Ratings Vivo Y12
★★★★★ 3.4/5 stars (237)
× Samsung Galaxy A05
★★★★★ 3.2/5 stars (83)
Design and Display
Display 6.35-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1544 Pixels 268 ppi) with 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio and Notch 6.7-inch HD+ TFT LCD Display (720 x 1600 Pixels, 262 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio and notch
Size 159.43 x 76.77 x 8.92 mm 168.8 x 78.2 x 8.8 mm
Weight 190.5 g 195 g
Build Plastic with Glossy Finish Glass front, Plastic back
Durability
Colors Burgundy Red and Aqua Blue Black and Silver
Our pick: ✔ Samsung Galaxy A05
The Samsung Galaxy A05 has a larger and sharper display. It is also has better build materials, while the Vivo Y12 is slightly lighter.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek MT6762 (Helio P22) MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU Octa Core CPU
8x Cortex-A53 @ 2.0GHz
Octa Core CPU
2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU IMG PowerVR GE8320 Mali-G52 MC2
RAM 3 GB 4 GB
Storage 64GB 64GB or 128GB
Expansion 256GB via microSD 1TB via microSD
OS Android 9.0 Pie with Funtouch OS 9 Android 13 with One UI
Our pick: ✔ Samsung Galaxy A05
The Samsung Galaxy A05 has better performance and a higher RAM capacity.
Cameras
Rear Camera Triple Cameras:
13MP Main Camera (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus)
8MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 120° Field of View)
2MP Depth Sensor
-Dual LED Flash
Dual Cameras:
50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus)
2MP Depth Sensor
-LED Flash
-Up to 1080p video recording
Front Camera 8 Megapixels (f/1.8 Aperture) with Screen Flash
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture)
Our pick: ✔ Vivo Y12

Vivo Y12 has an edge in camera hardware with a wider 12° ultrawide camera. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy A05 offers a wider-aperture main camera.
Connectivity
Networks 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band)
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
NFC Yes No
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3
Infrared
Location GPS GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
Our pick: Tie
Both phones offer similar connectivity.
Audio and Features
USB OTG Yes Yes
USB MicroUSB 2.0 USB Type-C
3.5mm Audio Jack Yes Yes
Audio Enhancement None Dolby ATMOS
FM Radio Yes No
Sensors Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor
Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor
Compass & Accelerometer
No biometric sensors.
Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor
Accelerometer
Our pick: ✔ Vivo Y12
Based on the specs, it has a fingerprint sensor, face recognition, and a compass.
Battery and Charging
Battery 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable)
Charging 10W (5V/2A) Charging 25W Fast Charging
Our pick: ✔ Samsung Galaxy A05
The Samsung Galaxy A05 has a faster charging.
Price and Availability
Price ₱7,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines ₱5,690.00 - Official price of 4GB+64GB version in the Philippines
₱6,690.00 - Official price of 4GB+128GB version in the Philippines
Release Date June 2019 October 10, 2023
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