Real or copy?
Is that vivo Y12 original?
Copies of the vivo Y12 look right and even say vivo Y12 in Settings. The hardware inside doesn't lie. Check it on the phone itself in 20 seconds, before you pay.
- 6 things a copy gets wrong
- 20 s on the phone itself
- New model here
Real vivo Y12 vs a copy
| A real vivo Y12 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓V2317A, VIVO 1902, VIVO Y15 | ✕A different code, or "VIVO Y12" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓PowerVR | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓3 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓720 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓9 or newer | ✕An older Android with a newer skin |
| Storage | ✓What Settings shows matches what fits | ✕A made-up size: 512 GB on a phone that holds 16 |
The vivo Y12's figures come from its launch specs and are confirmed as genuine ones are checked here.
Check one in 20 seconds
- Open the site on the phone you're buying. Type ogphonechecker.com into its browser, or scan our code with its camera.
- Tap "Check this phone". Keep the screen on while it reads the hardware.
- Read the verdict. Original, or exactly what doesn't match a real vivo Y12. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every vivo Y12 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 9 and up
A vivo Y12 showing Android older than 9 isn't what it says.
vivo Y12 or vivo Y11?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| vivo Y12 | vivo Y11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | V2317A, VIVO 1902 | V2236A, VIVO Y11 |
| Graphics chip | PowerVR | Adreno 505 |
| RAM | 3 GB+ | 3 GB+ |
| Screen | 720 px | 720 px |
| Came with | Android 9 | Android 9 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the vivo Y12?
A real vivo Y12 reports V2317A or VIVO 1902 or VIVO Y15. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the vivo Y12 have?
At least 3 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the vivo Y12 run?
It came with Android 9. A version older than 9 means a different phone.
How do I know if my vivo Y12 is original?
Open ogphonechecker.com on the phone itself and tap Check this phone. In about 20 seconds it compares the model code, graphics chip, RAM and screen with a real vivo Y12, for free.