Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Vivo Y3s
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo Y3s (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 Y3s doesn't; the Vivo Y3s is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A12
Vivo Y3s
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (29/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y3s better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Better display (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 vs the Vivo Y3s, 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 10/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y3s is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Vivo Y3s (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y3s is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Vivo Y3s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 720x1544 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 10W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | 159.4×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y3s
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y3s
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1544
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 and Vivo Y3s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y3s
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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 Y3s is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Vivo Y3s (29/100 vs 10/100).
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 Y3s is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo Y3s?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 edges out the Vivo Y3s 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 Y3s?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo Y3s — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo Y3s?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 over the Vivo Y3s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Samsung Galaxy A12 (29/100 vs 10/100).