Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Vivo Y02s
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo Y02s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. Both devices score the same overall rating of 30/100. Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 8 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y02s doesn't; the Vivo Y02s is noticeably lighter (182g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A12
Vivo Y02s
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (29/100 vs 10/100)
What makes Vivo Y02s better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 205g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Vivo Y02s received the same MobileRank rating — 30/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 leads (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y02s leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y02s is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Vivo Y02s (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y02s is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y02s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (67/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Vivo Y02s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | 164.0×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y02s
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y02s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y02s
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 and Vivo Y02s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y02s
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y02s is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Vivo Y02s (29/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y02s is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y02s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (67/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo Y02s?
Both devices scored 30/100. They are identical on performance — 19/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Vivo Y02s (67/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Vivo Y02s?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo Y02s — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo Y02s?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 over the Vivo Y02s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo Y02s (67/100 vs 46/100).