Vivo Y15s
Specs
General
| Device Type | Vivo Phone |
| Announced | 09 November, 2021 |
| Released | 11 November, 2021 |
| Status | Available |
Design
| Dimensions | 164 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 179 g |
| Protection | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| Colors | Mystic Blue, Wave Green |
Display
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.51 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Display Colors Display Colors is refers to the number of different shades of colors that the screen is capable of displaying => 64K colors, 256K colors and 16 million colors, Obviously 16M is highest available range of colors and better than others. | 16M Colors |
| Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. | ~ 270 ppi |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch |
| Secondary Display | No |
Camera
| Front Camera | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Camera Setup | Double |
| Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. |
13 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Camera Features | photo, Live photo, Time-Lapse, Pro mode, Documents, face beauty, Panorama, HDR |
| Flash Flash Light => There is commonly two types of flash lights are used in camera mobile phones, LED Flash (LED flash offers lower power consumption with drive circuitry that takes up very little room, LEDs can be strobed faster than any other light source), Xenon Flash (xenon flash produces an extremely intense full-spectrum white light for a very short duration) | LED flash |
Hardware
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 11 |
| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Mediatek Helio P35 |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 12 nm |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | PowerVR GE8320 |
| RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 3 GB |
| Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. | 32GB Built-in |
| Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | |
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint (side mounted), Proximity |
Network
| SIM TYPE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Nano SIM |
| SIM Technology | Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network | LTE band 1(2100), 5(850), 8(900), 40(2300) |
Multimedia
| FM Radio | |
| Stereo Speakers | NO |
| Loudspeaker | YES |
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack |
| Audio Features | 32-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio |
Connectivity
| Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | v5.0 with A2DP, LE |
| GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | A-GPS support, & GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| EDGE EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment) is a wireless network technology generally considered the next step in the 2G network offers data transfer rates up to four times faster than ordinary GSM networks, Generally, EDGE is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | |
| GPRS GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a packet oriented mobile data service on the 2G and 3G cellular communication system's global system for mobile communications (GSM), Generally, GPRS is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | |
| Speed | 3G HSPA, 4G LTE-A |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. |
Features
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM |
| Web Browser Web Browser => a web browser is a software application used to locate, retrieve and display content on the World Wide Web, including Web pages, images, video and other files, The primary function of a web browser is to render HTML, the code used to design or markup webpages. | HTML5 |
| Games | Built-in + Downloadable |
| Torch |
Battery
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 5000 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Wireless Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. | No |
| Extra |
Charging 10W Reverse charging 5W |
Introduction:
The Vivo Y15s is an entry-level smartphone launched by Vivo, aimed at users seeking an affordable device with basic features. It focuses on providing decent performance for everyday tasks, a large battery, and a stylish design, all at a budget-friendly price. In this review, we’ll break down its design, display, performance, camera system, battery life, software, and more, followed by a summary of its pros and cons.
Specifications at a Glance
- Display: 6.51-inch IPS LCD, HD+ (1600 x 720)
- Processor: MediaTek Helio P35
- RAM: 3GB
- Storage: 32GB or 64GB, expandable via microSD up to 1TB
- Rear Cameras:
- 13 MP (wide, f/2.2)
- 2 MP (macro, f/2.4)
- Front Camera: 8 MP (f/2.0)
- Battery: 5000 mAh, 10W charging
- Operating System: Funtouch OS 11.1 based on Android 11 (Go edition)
- Other Features: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm headphone jack, dual SIM support
Design and Build Quality
Aesthetics:
The Vivo Y15s features a sleek and modern design with a plastic back and frame, typical for phones in its price range. It comes in attractive colors like Wave Green and Mystic Blue, which gives the phone a vibrant and youthful appeal. Despite being a budget phone, the design is neat and functional, with a glossy finish on the back that adds a touch of elegance.
Durability:
Though made of plastic, the build quality feels solid. The glossy back is prone to fingerprint smudges, but the device feels robust and durable for daily use. The Vivo Y15s does not feature any formal IP rating for water or dust resistance, so users should handle it carefully in extreme conditions.
Ergonomics:
With a weight of around 179 grams and dimensions of 164 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm, the Vivo Y15s is easy to hold and use with one hand. The side-mounted fingerprint sensor doubles as the power button, offering quick and convenient unlocking.
Display
Specifications:
- Size: 6.51-inch IPS LCD
- Resolution: HD+ (1600 x 720)
- Aspect Ratio: 20:9
- Brightness: ~400 nits
Performance:
The 6.51-inch IPS LCD display provides decent color reproduction and clarity for an entry-level phone. The HD+ resolution (1600 x 720) offers enough sharpness for browsing, watching videos, and using apps, though it’s not as crisp as FHD+ screens. Viewing angles are decent, and the phone works fine under sunlight with moderate brightness.
In Summary:
The Vivo Y15s’ display is good for basic tasks and media consumption, though users who prioritize high-resolution content may feel limited by the HD+ screen.
Performance
Hardware:
- Processor: MediaTek Helio P35 (12nm)
- RAM: 3GB
- Storage: 32GB/64GB, expandable via microSD up to 1TB
Performance Evaluation:
The Vivo Y15s is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35, an entry-level chipset suitable for light tasks. With 3GB of RAM, the phone handles basic operations like social media, messaging, and light app usage well, though multitasking and switching between apps can feel sluggish. It is not designed for heavy gaming or demanding applications but can run lightweight games smoothly.
Benchmark Scores:
- AnTuTu: ~105,000
- Geekbench 5: ~160 (single-core), ~800 (multi-core)
In Summary:
The performance of the Vivo Y15s is acceptable for everyday tasks, but users should manage expectations when it comes to running multiple apps or playing resource-heavy games.
Camera System
Rear Cameras:
- Primary Lens: 13 MP wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture
- Macro Lens: 2 MP with f/2.4 aperture
Front Camera:
- Resolution: 8 MP with f/2.0 aperture
Camera Performance:
- Daylight Photography: The 13 MP main camera performs well under good lighting, capturing clear and decently detailed photos. The colors are natural, but the dynamic range is limited, meaning it struggles in high-contrast scenes.
- Low-Light Photography: In low light, the camera struggles, with noise becoming apparent, and the overall image quality degrades. There’s no dedicated night mode to improve performance in these conditions.
- Macro Shots: The 2 MP macro lens is basic, and while it can take close-up shots, the quality is average and best suited for casual photography.
- Front Camera: The 8 MP selfie camera captures good selfies in well-lit conditions but lacks detail in low light.
In Summary:
The camera setup on the Vivo Y15s is suitable for casual photography but is limited in features and quality, particularly in low-light conditions.
Battery Life
Specifications:
- Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh
- Charging Options: 10W charging via micro USB
Performance:
The 5000 mAh battery is one of the highlights of the Vivo Y15s. It offers excellent battery life, easily lasting up to two days with moderate use. The downside is the 10W charging speed, which is relatively slow, taking about 2.5 to 3 hours for a full charge.
In Summary:
The large battery provides fantastic longevity, making it a great choice for users who prioritize battery life. However, the slow charging speed may be inconvenient for those who need to charge frequently.
Software
Operating System:
- Original OS: Funtouch OS 11.1 based on Android 11 (Go edition)
- Upgradability: Being an Android Go edition phone, it is optimized for lightweight apps, though it’s uncertain how long it will receive major updates.
User Experience:
- Interface: Funtouch OS is user-friendly, offering simple navigation and features like system-wide dark mode, app cloning, and gesture navigation. However, as it’s based on Android Go, some full-fledged Android features are missing, and certain apps are lightweight versions to run on limited hardware.
- Performance Over Time: The lightweight OS helps the device stay responsive, even with the limited hardware. However, as apps become more resource-intensive, the performance may degrade over time.
In Summary:
The Android Go experience on the Vivo Y15s is designed to be fast and efficient, though advanced users may find it limiting. It’s well-suited for first-time smartphone users or those who prefer a simplified Android experience.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Large Battery: The 5000 mAh battery provides exceptional battery life, lasting up to two days with moderate use.
- Affordable Price: The Vivo Y15s offers decent performance and features at a budget-friendly price.
- Expandable Storage: MicroSD support up to 1TB is a great addition for users who need extra storage.
- Modern Design: The phone has a sleek and attractive design with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for easy unlocking.
Cons:
- Low-Resolution Display: The HD+ resolution is adequate for basic tasks but may not be satisfactory for users seeking a higher-quality display.
- Slow Charging: The 10W charging speed is slow, particularly given the large battery capacity.
- Limited Performance: The Helio P35 chipset and 3GB of RAM may struggle with multitasking and demanding apps.
- Basic Camera System: The camera performance is average, especially in low-light conditions, and lacks advanced features like night mode.
In Summary:
The Vivo Y15s is a solid budget phone designed for users who prioritize battery life and an easy-to-use interface over high performance and advanced features. It’s a good choice for first-time smartphone buyers or those looking for an affordable secondary device. However, users seeking faster performance, better cameras, or faster charging may need to look at alternatives.
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