Vivo Y12: Affordable yet powerful

The Vivo Y12 4G, previously identified with the model number V2317A, has officially been released following its approval by the TENAA authority in China. The listing not only revealed the phone's complete specifications but also its images, providing a comprehensive look at what the Y12 has to offer.

Featuring a 6.56-inch LCD display with a waterdrop notch, the Vivo Y12 4G offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels. At its core, the phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 chip, paired with 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. It boasts ample storage space with 128 GB of eMMC 5.1 storage, which is expandable via a microSD card slot.

The phone's imaging capabilities include a dual-camera setup on the rear with a 13-megapixel primary lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. This is complemented by an LED flash and an 8MP front camera, ideal for capturing detailed selfies. The Vivo Y12 4G also includes security features like a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and face unlock technology.

Vivo Y12: Affordable yet powerful

One of the key features of the Vivo Y12 4G is its 5,000mAh battery, which supports 15W charging through a USB-C port. The phone also retains the traditional 3.5mm audio jack, adding to its user convenience. Running on Origin OS 3, based on Android 13, the device measures 163.74 x 75.43 x 8.09mm and weighs 186 grams.

The Vivo Y12 4G is priced at 999 Yuan (approximately $140) and is available in two color options: Wild Green and Crystal Purple.

In related news, Vivo has recently introduced the Vivo X100 series in the Chinese market and is rumored to unveil the Vivo S18 series in December. The S18 series is expected to include models with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and the Dimensity 9200 Plus chipsets.

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