Vivo X500 vs Vivo Y12s
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Vivo Y12s (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 25/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 199,111); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y12s doesn't; the Vivo Y12s is noticeably lighter (191g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
Vivo Y12s
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y12s better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 211g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Vivo Y12s, the Vivo X500 scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12s (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12s (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12s (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12s (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y12s is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | Vivo Y12s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10, Funtouch 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 164.4×76.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y12s
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y12s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y12s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and Vivo Y12s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo Y12s by 1874.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y12s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12s (96/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12s (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12s (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12s (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y12s is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y12s?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12s by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Vivo Y12s?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y12s — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y12s?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y12s?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Vivo Y12s?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.