vivo Y12 vs ZTE Axon Max

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Width

    Y12: 3.2 mm narrower

    Y12:
    76.8 mm
    Axon Max:
    80 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Axon Max: 0.35 in smaller diagonal

    Y12:
    6.35 in
    Axon Max:
    6 in
  • Chipset

    Y12:
    Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
    Axon Max:
    Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
  • Rear camera layout

    Y12:
    Triple
    Axon Max:
    Single
  • Depth

    Axon Max: 1.4 mm thinner

    Y12:
    8.9 mm
    Axon Max:
    7.5 mm
  • Release year

    Y12:
    2019
    Axon Max:
    2015

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. Y12

    Height:
    159.4 mm
    Width:
    76.8 mm
    Depth:
    8.9 mm +1.4 mm versus Axon Max
  2. 2. Axon Max

    Height:
    160 mm
    Width:
    80 mm +3.2 mm versus Y12
    Depth:
    7.5 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Y12

    190.5 g

    +2.5 g versus Axon Max

  2. 2. Axon Max

    188 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

At least two phones need compatible screen dimensions for a drawing.

  1. 1. Y12

    Y12: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.

  2. 2. Axon Max

    Screen diagonal:
    6 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    99.2 cm²

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Y12, Axon Max, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageY12Axon Max
32 GB Unknown 3 GB RAM
Y12: Original memory entry

64 GB · 4 GB RAM 32 GB · 3 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Y12

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Axon Max

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Y12

    5000 mAh

    +860 mAh versus Axon Max

  2. 2. Axon Max

    4140 mAh

Specifications

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1. Y122. Axon Max

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Y12, Axon Max.
SpecificationY12Axon Max
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 159.4 Х 76.8 Х 8.9 mm
  • 160 Х 80 Х 7.5 mm
Weight
  • 190.5 g
  • 188 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 6.35" inch
  • 6" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1544 px
  • 1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 64 GB
  • 4 GB RAM 32 GB
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 32 GB
  • 3 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 5000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 4140 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset
  • Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
  • Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Y12, Axon Max.
SpecificationY12Axon Max
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 99.6 cm2
  • 99.2 cm2
Screen format Unknown
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 81.4%
  • 77.5%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 0 PPI
  • 367 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Y12, Axon Max.
SpecificationY12Axon Max
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Triple
  • 16 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • f/2.2
  • PDAF -8 MP
  • 16mm (ultrawide) -2 MP
  • f/2.4
  • depth sensor
  • 16 MP
  • PDAF
  • f/1.9
Functions
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 13 MP
  • f/2.2
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Y12, Axon Max.
SpecificationY12Axon Max
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
  • Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
Graphics processor GPU
  • PowerVR GE8320
  • Adreno 405
Antutu 7 score *
  • 75732
  • 39256
General specs
General specs — specifications for Y12, Axon Max.
SpecificationY12Axon Max
Release date
  • 2019
  • June
  • 2015
  • December
Colors
  • Aqua Blue
  • Burgundy Red
  • Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 160 EUR
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Y12, Axon Max.
SpecificationY12Axon Max
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA -4G - LTE
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GALILEO
  • BDS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB On-The-Go
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Y12, Axon Max.
SpecificationY12Axon Max
Radio
  • FM radio
  • No
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Y12, Axon Max.
SpecificationY12Axon Max
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0)