Vivo Y55
Specs
General
| Device Type | Vivo Phone |
| Announced | 02 July, 2022 |
| Released | 03 July, 2022 |
| Status | Available |
Design
| Dimensions | 160.80 x 73.79 x 8.42mm |
| Weight | 182 g |
| Protection | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| Colors | Midnight Galaxy, Ice Dawn |
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) | AMOLED |
| Size | 6.44 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 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. | ~ 409 ppi |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch |
| Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. | Schott Xensation glass |
| Secondary Display | No |
Camera
| Front Camera | 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Camera Setup | Triple |
| 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. |
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Camera Features | Night, Portrait, Photo, Double Exposure, Live Photo, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse, Pro, |
| 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 12 |
| 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. | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G |
| 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 (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 6 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. | Adreno 610 |
| 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. | 8 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. | 128GB 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 (under display), Gyro, 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), 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800) |
Multimedia
| FM Radio | |
| Stereo Speakers | NO |
| Loudspeaker | YES |
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack |
| Audio Features | 24-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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, 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. | v5.1 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, QZSS |
| USB | USB Type-C, 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 42.2/5.76 Mbps), 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 |
44W wired 50% in 27 min (advertised) |
Introduction: The Vivo Y55, launched in February 2022, is part of Vivo’s Y series, designed to offer good value for budget-conscious consumers. It emphasizes a balanced mix of performance, camera quality, and design at an affordable price point. This review provides an in-depth look at the Vivo Y55, covering its design, display, performance, camera system, battery life, software, and more, along with a summary of its pros and cons.
Specifications at a Glance
- Display: 6.58-inch IPS LCD (2408 x 1080 pixels, 401 ppi)
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 700 with 2x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
- RAM: 4 GB / 6 GB
- Storage Options: 128 GB (expandable via microSD card)
- Rear Cameras: Triple 50 MP (wide f/1.8), 2 MP (macro f/2.4), 2 MP (depth f/2.4)
- Front Camera: 16 MP (wide f/2.0)
- Battery: 5000 mAh with 18W fast charging
- Water and Dust Resistance: No official rating
- Operating System: Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 11
- Audio: Stereo speakers, USB Type-C port (no headphone jack)
- Dimensions: 163.9 x 75.3 x 8.0 mm
- Weight: 193 grams
Design and Build Quality
- Aesthetics:
- Modern Design: The Vivo Y55 features a sleek and contemporary design with a glossy finish and a rectangular camera module.
- Color Options: Available in several colors, including Black, Blue, and Silver.
- Durability:
- Build Material: The phone has a plastic back and frame, which is standard for budget devices.
- No Official Rating: Lacks an official water and dust resistance rating.
- Ergonomics:
- Comfortable Size: The 6.58-inch display provides ample screen space while maintaining a manageable size for one-handed use.
- Fingerprint Sensor: Integrated into the power button for easy unlocking and security.
Overall, the Vivo Y55 offers a stylish and comfortable design, though it lacks some premium features like water resistance.
Display
- Specifications:
- Size: 6.58-inch IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408 x 1080 pixels (401 ppi)
- Panel Type: IPS LCD
- Color Accuracy: Good color reproduction with decent brightness for everyday use.
- Performance:
- Vibrant Display: The IPS LCD offers vibrant colors and decent brightness, suitable for multimedia consumption and general usage.
- Smooth Experience: While not as advanced as AMOLED panels, the display provides a good viewing experience with accurate colors and sufficient brightness.
In summary, the Vivo Y55’s display delivers a solid performance for its price range, with good color accuracy and brightness.
Performance
- Hardware:
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 700 with 2x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
- RAM: 4 GB / 6 GB
- Performance Evaluation:
- Decent Speed: The Dimensity 700 chip provides reliable performance for everyday tasks, including web browsing, social media, and light gaming.
- Efficient Multitasking: The 4 GB / 6 GB RAM options allow for smooth multitasking, though heavy apps and games might experience some lag.
- Benchmark Scores:
- Antutu Score: Approximately 250,000, reflecting mid-range performance suitable for general use.
Overall, the Vivo Y55 offers solid performance for its price, handling typical tasks and moderate gaming with ease.
Camera
- Rear Cameras:
- Primary Lens: 50 MP wide-angle lens with an f/1.8 aperture
- Macro Lens: 2 MP macro lens with an f/2.4 aperture
- Depth Lens: 2 MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture
- Features: Includes various modes like Night Mode, Portrait Mode, and HDR.
- Front Camera:
- Resolution: 16 MP wide-angle lens with an f/2.0 aperture
- Features: Supports Portrait Mode, Beauty Mode, and HDR.
- Camera Performance:
- Daylight Photography: The 50 MP primary camera captures vibrant and detailed images in good lighting conditions, though dynamic range and low-light performance are average.
- Low-Light Photography: Night Mode helps improve low-light shots, but noise reduction is not as advanced as in higher-end models.
- Macro and Depth Shots: The macro and depth lenses offer basic functionality for close-up and portrait shots.
In conclusion, the Vivo Y55’s camera system performs well for its price, offering versatility and decent quality for everyday photography.
Battery Life
- Specifications:
- Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh
- Charging Options: 18W fast charging
- Performance:
- All-Day Battery Life: The 5000 mAh battery comfortably lasts through a full day of moderate to heavy usage.
- Fast Charging: The 18W fast charging provides a reasonable charging speed, though not as quick as some higher-end models.
In summary, the Vivo Y55 offers reliable battery life, easily lasting a full day on a single charge and providing decent fast-charging capabilities.
Software
- Operating System:
- Original OS: Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 11
- Upgradability: Software updates and support may vary, with potential for future updates depending on Vivo’s schedule.
- User Experience:
- Funtouch OS Features: Offers customization options, including themes and gestures, as well as access to Vivo’s app ecosystem.
- Performance Over Time: The software experience is smooth, though some bloatware might be present.
- Software Features:
- Customizations: Provides various personalization options and features for enhancing the user experience.
- App Compatibility: Compatible with most apps available on the Google Play Store.
In summary, the Vivo Y55’s software provides a functional and customizable experience, though it may include some bloatware.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Good Performance: Decent processing power for everyday tasks and light gaming.
- Large Battery: Long-lasting 5000 mAh battery with reliable all-day performance.
- Stylish Design: Modern design with a sleek finish and comfortable ergonomics.
- Affordable Price: Offers good value for its price, with solid features for a budget device.
Cons:
- No Water Resistance: Lacks official water and dust resistance rating.
- Average Display: The IPS LCD, while decent, does not offer the same vibrancy as AMOLED screens.
- Limited Low-Light Camera Performance: Camera performance in low-light conditions is not as advanced as higher-end models.
- No 5G Support: While the MediaTek Dimensity 700 supports 5G, regional variants might not always offer 5G connectivity.
Review
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