Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Vivo Y77 (China)
The Samsung Galaxy M12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo Y77 (China) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y77 (China) leads — 29/100 vs 21/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y77 (China) doesn't; the Vivo Y77 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 221g).
Samsung Galaxy M12
Vivo Y77 (China)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better camera (25/100 vs 24/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 221g
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 23/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M12 vs the Vivo Y77 (China), the Vivo Y77 (China) scores 8 points higher (29/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M12 and the Vivo Y77 (China) are nearly equal (25/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy M12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (57/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M12 | Vivo Y77 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.0 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | 164.2×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy M12
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y77 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y77 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y77 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M12 and the Vivo Y77 (China) are nearly equal (25/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy M12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (57/100 vs 23/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Vivo Y77 (China)?
The Vivo Y77 (China) edges out the Samsung Galaxy M12 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M12 and the Vivo Y77 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo Y77 (China) — 29/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M12 over the Vivo Y77 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y77 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.