Both Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Vivo Y73 2021 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Vivo Y73 2021 which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Vivo Y73 2021
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Vivo Y73 2021 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.44 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 64 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 14499 | Rs. 13999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 14499. The launch Date of the second phone is June 10, 2021. The cost of Vivo Y73 2021 is Rs. 13999.
Vivo Y73 2021 has screen size of 6.44 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.79 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type where as Vivo Y73 2021 has AMOLED Screen type. Vivo's phone has display density of 440 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Vivo's phone ~ 90.37%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Vivo Y73 2021 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Vivo Y73 2021 (128 GB).
Vivo Y73 2021's 64 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Vivo Y73 2021 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 11 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Vivo Y73 2021 |
| General | ||
| Model | 12 5G | Y73 2021 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 01, 2023 | June 10, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 74.37 x 161.24 x 7.38 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 170 g |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.44 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 440 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | ~ 90.37% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | HDR10, Ultra Slim AG Glass |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | No |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac,2.4G/5G | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | with A-GPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 64 MP ƒ/1.79 (Main) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Bokeh 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | Eye Autofocus, Night, Ultra Stable Video, Super Macro, Bokeh Portrait, Multi-Style Portrait |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2 Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | MediaTek Helio G95 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.05 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Arm Mali-G76 MC4 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | WAV, MP3, MP2, MIDI, Vorbis, APE, FLAC |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, AVI, FLV, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 33W FlashCharge |