The Vivo Y1s is an entry-level smartphone announced in India with a price tag of Rs 7,990. The handset is now listed on the Vivo Global website and it comes with a large display size, a big battery, and a capable processor.
Where to Buy Vivo Y1s
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Vivo Y1s Key Specs & Features
- 6.22 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels (~276 ppi)
- Android 10; Funtouch OS v10
- Octa-core Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm)
- 2GB RAM
- 32GB Built-in Storage up to 128GB Memory Card
- 13 MP Rear Camera
- 2 MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Network
- Non-Removable Li-Po 4030 mAh Battery
Design and Display
The Vivo Y1s feature slim and elegant 3D body curves which are sculpted to fit perfectly on any palm for a comfortable grip. The handset has 8.28mm in thickness and weighs 161 grams.
The slim body makes it easy to operate with one hand. The handset is available in Aurora Blue which is inspired by melting glaciers meeting the vast ocean. The three color options are white, blue, and purple.
The Vivo Y1s offers a 6.22-inch Halo FullView display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The display comes with an 88.6% screen-to-body ratio which will be best for videos and gaming.
Additionally is a filter which is filtering out harmful blue light to prevent eye strain.
Cameras
On the camera set up, the smartphone is equipped with an AI 5-megapixel front camera for selfies. The front camera has Face Unlock for security.
As for the primary camera on the back, it has a 13-megapixel lens with an LED flash for night photos. This makes the total number of cameras on the phone two. Not that bad considering the device price and category.
Hardware and Software
The Vivo Y1s has a Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 chip under the hood. The chip is based on a 12nm process node and also has an octa-core processor clocked at 2.3 GHz.
It has an internal storage of 32GB and 2GB RAM. There is a micro SDcard that you can use to expand the inbuilt memory. The smartphone has Android 10 OS with FunTouch OS 10.5 on the inside.
Battery and Network
The battery capacity is 4,030mAh battery but sadly without fast charging. The Vivo Y1s packs dual SIMs and 4G network. Other features on the handset include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and micro USB.
Vivo Y1s Price And Availability
The Vivo Y1s is selling for around $108. In Nigeria, the smartphone will cost 45,000 Naira, about 12,500 Ksh in Kenya, and 700 Ghs in Ghana.
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Vivo Y1s Specs
Here are a few specs of the Vivo Y1s:
General Features
- Platform: Android 10; Funtouch OS v10
- Processor: Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm), Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
- GPU: PowerVR GE8320
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Colours: Aurora Green, Black Emerald
- Dimension: 155.11 × 75.09 × 8.28 mm
- Weight: 161 grams
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.22 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels (~276 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13 MP, 1080@30fps, 720p@30fps,
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 5 MP
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, micro SDcard
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500)
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 4030 mAh battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: No
