Honor Play 3e vs Vivo Y12
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo Y12 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y12 leads — 26/100 vs 19/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Vivo Y12
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 190g
- Better display (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y12 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better camera (13/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Vivo Y12, the Vivo Y12 scores 7 points higher (26/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y12 leads (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play 3e and the Vivo Y12 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y12 and the Honor Play 3e are nearly equal (13/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e notably outperforms the Vivo Y12 (78/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Vivo Y12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 723 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 720x1544 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 159.4×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y12
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y12
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1544
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and Vivo Y12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Play 3e and the Vivo Y12 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y12 and the Honor Play 3e are nearly equal (13/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (66/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e notably outperforms the Vivo Y12 (78/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Vivo Y12?
The Vivo Y12 edges out the Honor Play 3e by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Vivo Y12?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo Y12 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Vivo Y12?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo Y12 (66/100 vs 15/100).