This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the vivo Y73 and realme 12 smartphones.
The vivo Y73 features a 6.44-inch display, 64MP main camera, 4,000mAh battery, 33W fast charging and MediaTek Helio G95 chipset.
Meanwhile, the realme 12 features a slightly larger 6.67-inch display, 5,000mAh battery, 67W fast charging, IP54 dust & water resistance and dual-camera setup. It is slightly more affordable.
| Specs | vivo Y73 | realme 12 |
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| Picture & Ratings |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 409 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio and notch | 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels, 295 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2000nits peak brightness, and punch-hole |
| Size | 161.24 x 74.37 x 7.38 mm | 162.95 x 74.74 x 7.92 mm |
| Weight | 170 g | 187 g |
| Build | Glass front and back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP54 dust & splash resistant | |
| Colors | Roman Black and Diamond Flare | Pioneer Green, Skyline Blue |
| Our pick: |
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realme 12 The realme 12 has a larger display. It is also more durable, while the vivo Y73 is lighter and thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.05GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A73 @ 2.8GHz & 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.9GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MC4 | Adreno 610 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | 1TB via microSD | 1TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 11 with Funtouch OS 11.1 | Android 14 with realme UI 5.0 |
| Our pick: |
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vivo Y73
The vivo Y73 has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 64MP Main Camera (f/1.79 Aperture, Autofocus, EIS) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) 2MP Depth Sensor -Dual-tone LED Flash -Up to 4K@30fps Video Recording |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (Sony LYT600, f/1.88 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 2MP Monochrome (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
| Front Camera |
16 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) |
16 Megapixels (f/2.45 Aperture) - Up to 720p video recording |
| Our pick: |
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vivo Y73
vivo Y73 has stronger video capabilities with higher-resolution 4K rear video recording and a wider-aperture main camera. Meanwhile, realme 12 offers optical image stabilization. The two are still closely matched overall, and actual image quality may depend more on camera processing and real-world performance. |
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| 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 | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, and BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer similar connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | None | Stereo Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
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realme 12
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 4000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 33W Fast Charging (FlashCharge, 61% in 30 minutes) | 67W Fast Charging (SUPERVOOC, 50% in 19 minutes) |
| Our pick: |
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realme 12
The realme 12 has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱14,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱13,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | March 11, 2022 | August 11, 2024 |
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