Samsung Galaxy M17 5G vs Vivo Y12 (3GB RAM + 64GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has better RAM than Vivo Y12 (3GB RAM + 64GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Vivo Y12 (3GB RAM + 64GB) which has resolution of 1544 x 720. Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has more internal memory than Vivo Y12 (3GB RAM + 64GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | Vivo Y12 (3GB RAM + 64GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.35 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 13 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 12999 | Rs. 9890 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 10, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M17 5G is Rs. 12999. The launch Date of the second phone is June 5, 2019. The cost of Vivo Y12 (3GB RAM + 64GB) is Rs. 9890.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Vivo Y12 (3GB RAM + 64GB)'s 6.35 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Vivo Y12 (3GB RAM + 64GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 385 PPI & Vivo's phone has only 268 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86% than Vivo's phone ~ 81.4%. Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Vivo Y12 (3GB RAM + 64GB) has 19.3:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Vivo Y12 (3GB RAM + 64GB)'s lower 3 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Vivo Y12 (3GB RAM + 64GB) (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G's 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Vivo Y12 (3GB RAM + 64GB)'s 13 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M17 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Vivo Y12 (3GB RAM + 64GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 9.0 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | Vivo Y12 (3GB RAM + 64GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Y12 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 10, 2025 | June 5, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm | 76.8 x 159.4 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 190.5 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.35 inches, 720 x 1544 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.3:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 268 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 81.4% |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, upto 256 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, microUSB v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 PDAF 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 16mm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Mediatek Helio P22 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | |