Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Vivo Y30
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo Y30 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A12 leads — 30/100 vs 25/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y30 doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy A12
Vivo Y30
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (29/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Lighter: 197g vs 205g
- Better display (38/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 vs the Vivo Y30, the Samsung Galaxy A12 scores 5 points higher (30/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 leads (29/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y30 is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Vivo Y30 (29/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y30 and the Samsung Galaxy A12 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Vivo Y30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 10W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 10, Funtouch 10.0 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | 162.0×76.5×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | — |
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y30
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y30
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 and Vivo Y30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Vivo Y30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y30 is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Vivo Y30 (29/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y30 and the Samsung Galaxy A12 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo Y30?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 edges out the Vivo Y30 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Vivo Y30?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo Y30 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo Y30?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 over the Vivo Y30?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y30 is a better fit for everyday use.