{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-iqoo-12-vs-vivo-y600/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T20:13:01+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Vivo iQOO 12 vs Vivo Y600",
    "answer": "The Vivo iQOO 12 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 against 14 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Vivo Y600 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 119,999 against PKR 147,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Vivo iQOO 12",
            "slug": "vivo-iqoo-12",
            "brand": "iQOO",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/iqoo/vivo-iqoo-12/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-28-2026-12_23_06-PM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 147999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-28T07:28:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 88,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 88.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 92.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Announced November 7, 2023 • Available (2025-26 in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "198.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels (~453 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 144Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (Funtouch 14 / OriginOS 4)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB/16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + 64 MP (telephoto/periscope) + 50 MP (ultra-wide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 4880–5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "120W wired (fast charging)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.x",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Vivo Y600",
            "slug": "vivo-y600",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y600/",
            "image": null,
            "price": {
                "amount": 119999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-10-02T17:16:29+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "value": 17.4,
                "overall": 14.3
            },
            "specs": []
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-iqoo-12",
        "margin": 78.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 88,
                    "vivo-y600": 13
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 90
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 88.3
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 100,
                    "vivo-y600": 17.4
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Camera",
            "Battery & charging",
            "Display",
            "Memory & storage"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Vivo Y600 costs PKR 28,000 less."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Vivo iQOO 12 or Vivo Y600?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO 12 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 78.6 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Vivo Y600 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Vivo iQOO 12 and Vivo Y600 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO 12 is listed at PKR 147,999 and Vivo Y600 at PKR 119,999. That makes Vivo Y600 cheaper by PKR 28,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}