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Vivo V27 Pro Review: Does this Mid-Range Device Worth Attention?
The budget to mid-range market has always been saturated with options. Notable brands like Vivo, Xiaomi, Oppo, and many others hurl multiple releases each year in these segments. While Vivo doesn’t release all too many, their singular offering often becomes the market standard. Just like the Vivo V27 Pro. Launched on 1st March 2023 in India, the V27 Pro generated quite a buzz because of its internals and price. Let’s find out the specs, pros and cons of Vivo V27 Pro.
Key Specifications of Vivo V27 Pro
Design and Build Quality
Like every year, there is also a complete overhaul with the V27 Pro. The device is considered to be the successor of the hugely popular V25 Pro. While the front of the device appears to be completely similar, the noticeable changes are on the back. This year, there are new color options along with changes in the camera hardware and setup.
Other than that, everything seems to be carried on from the last year. There is the gimmicky color changing back which is sure to turn eyes.
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Weighing 182g the dimensions of this device are 164.1 by 74.8 by 7.4 mm. Users will also be getting glass front and back just like last year. Being a mid-range device, the glass protection on the front and the back aren’t rated.
The camera housing has been updated to be much larger and rectangular than the previous generation. The flashlight has also been updated to a ring-like shape. It looks pretty cool and futuristic from a design standpoint.
The usual ports and buttons are all there. There’s a dual nano sim slot on the device. Unfortunately, Vivo seems to have been done with the micro SDXC support on their mid-range devices. There’s no headphone jack on the device either.
Overall, there are some welcome changes in the design department of the V27 Pro. Other than that, you’re getting a similar build quality and features which is a pretty good thing from a price perspective.
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The Display
The display has had a boost from the last generation. Not much on the quality side but rather on the size. The display is up to 6.78 inches from last year’s 6.58-inch panel found on the V25 Pro. The display offers 1080 by 2400 pixels resolution, 20:9 ratio and about 388 PPI density.
The panel is an FHD+ AMOLED, HDR10+ one with a 120 Hz refresh rate. From the spec sheet, the panel is all guns blazing, and rightly so. The quality of the paper also reflects in everyday use. The HBM and 1B color support make everything on the panel crisp and sharp. The viewing angles are amazing no color distortion whatsoever. Vivo also seems to have reduced the bezels around the sides for a near-seamless experience.
Whether it’s gaming or simply consuming media, the display on the V27 Pro is easily up with the big players like Apple and Samsung.
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The Camera
The camera on the V27 Pro is a triple module one with the main camera being a 50 MP shooter. Rather than being a complete gimmick, the additional two sensors are also quite capable with an 8 MP ultrawide and a 2 MP macro shooter.
The 50 MP might seem like a downgrade from the 64 MP found on the V25 Pro. But Vivo is using a more updated sensor on the latest model.
Vivo launches Y22 model smartphone in Bangladesh
Vivo launched its Y22 smartphone in Bangladesh on March 2.
The mobile phone started selling in the market from March 7 and can be purchased from any authorized showroom and also from E-store. It is priced at Tk 19,999, said a press release.
The smartphone features a 50 mega-pixel rear back camera. The front camera consists of 8 Mega-pixel with F/2.0 lens. Other than that, it has also a super night camera.
Vivo Y22 has side-mounted fingerprint scanner in the power button. Which means, this button can be used as a both power button and a fingerprint scanner and can scan a fingerprint for 15 lakh, said the release.
The phone comes with an 18 watt type-C charger for its 5000 mAh battery, it added.
Vivo Y16 offers auto eye protection display
Global smartphone manufacturer Vivo has introduced an auto eye protection display in Vivo Y16 that modulates the balance of blue light .
Vivo Y16 makes the users free from eye-protection mode activations, blue-ray filter downloads and all eye protective wears, said a press release.
Followed by a bustling five-day pre-booking period, the first sale of this stylish smartphone officially started from Monday and will continue till January 22.
The price of vivo Y16 has been set at Tk 15,999. Customers can avail this tempting first-sell bounties from any authorised vivo stores or e-stores.
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Authorised vivo stores are now running a lucky draw promotion. Amidst all the attractive gifts, there is a lucrative ‘customer’s wish’ offer where they can fulfill any wish within Tk50000 and also can get Tk3000 cashback. Besides, everyone can grab a cool mug as a gift.
The Y16 smartphone is capable of providing long term usability with one-time charging by dint of its powerful 5000mAh battery supply. The 6.51-inch HD plus LCD halo full view display enables the user's eyes shield from harmful blue light.
FunTouch OS12 and Helio p35 chips are well-configured in this device as the operating system and core processor. This multi-touch capacitive touchscreen phone also ensures side mounted fingerprint technology on the power button.
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An AI based 13 and 2 megapixel dual rear camera setup, associated by a 5 megapixel front-facing camera has been equipped to the device to capture all your eventful moments.
This smartphone allows 4GB extended RAM facilities on top of its default 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. So you can download all your go-to apps without hassle. Its 2.5D curved flat frame will make you enjoy a trendy, smooth and classy outlook experience.
Vivo Y16 Review: Redefining The Essentials with a New Design
The Vivo Y series has been the epitome of budget smartphones since its inception. In fact, this was one of the first lines introduced by Vivo. Over the years, the budget proposition combined with great camera hardware has allowed the Y models to become uber-popular in the South Asian region. Their latest iteration, the Y16 has been around for quite some time now, having launched on 1st September 2022. Here’s our detailed take on the Vivo Y16 Smartphone.
Key Specifications of Vivo Y16
Design and Build Quality
The Y series from Vivo has always been about experiments, at least in their design department. Every year, the brand has reinvented its design elements to be completely different from its predecessors.
The Y16 is also no different. The Y15 had a vertical strip camera housing with a fingerprint sensor on the back. However, on the Y16, Vivo used a rectangular camera housing with two large sensor cutouts. It's almost reminiscent of the iPhone 13 design, albeit with larger housing. The fingerprint has also been moved from the back of the device to the side.
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Its dimensions are 164 by 75.6 by 8.2 mm. Coming to the build specifications, it’s a completely plastic phone with plastic frames and a glass front. At 184 gm, the device feels considerably lightweight. But due to the even balancing of the internals, it feels quite sturdy to hold in hand. There is no wobble whatsoever which is typically seen on plastic-built phones. The build quality is durable in and out.
Moving from the textured back, the power button is mounted on the side, which doubles as the fingerprint scanner. All the additional bells and whistles like micro SDXC, headphone jack, and Type C ports are present on the Y16.
Overall, the Y16 didn’t reinvent the wheel here. It ensured that everything on par with the budget segment is present on the device, making it a complete package.
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The Display
Before moving on to the display specifications, one thing that will surely bother anyone is the large bezels all around. It’s not exactly a deal breaker but it's out of place by 2022 standards. The thick bezels around the water-drop camera cutout and the chin is something many competitors in this price segment has been done with. It's time Vivo should cut down thickness too.
The display itself on the Y16 is a 6.51-inch HD+ (720 by 1600 pixels) IPS LCD panel. The choice of LCD, as well as HD+ in this price segment, is understandable. The display resolution features a 20:9 ratio with ~270 PPI density.
Even though the specs are mediocre at best, the panel does a decent job of reproducing color. The content looks crisp and sharp with a warm undertone to them. viewing angles are also great on the device which is another plus point.
Will it be a content consumption king? Not by a long margin, but it will surely get your daily fix done. And that is exactly what Vivo has aimed the Y16 to be.
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The Camera
The camera on the Y16 may sound like a step down considering it comes with a dual camera setup. The previous Y15 came with a triple camera module. Even though you’re getting two sensors, the main work is carried out by the primary 13 MP (f/2.2) shooter. The secondary camera is a mere 2 MP (f/2.4) macro lens which is as good as nothing.
We tested the camera at different lighting conditions and unsurprisingly, it performed the best in outdoor and bright light conditions. Color reproduction is decent but the dynamic range and the edge detection on the portrait shots are a hit or miss. Sometimes it can capture perfect details other times the main subject comes out a bit soft.
The situation is similar indoors and with artificial lights. There are no escaping grains and noises here and the included flashlight works well only for close-up subjects.
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The videography is limited to 1080P at 30 fps. The front camera is also a generic 5 MP (f/2.2) shooter which provides passable results.
Overall the camera system on the Y16 is decent. It's nothing remarkable nor does it stand out from its competitors. Rather it’s something that will get the job done for casual social media posting.
Processor and Performance
The choice for budget processors has always been going to MediaTek. The Y16 also stays true to that with the Helio P35 processor based on a 12 Nm architecture. The octa-core processor has a 4 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 core design.
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It’s the same old story with the Y16. You’re getting a processor that is designed for day-to-day usage with a focus on lighter tasks. If you’re going to use the device for social media or YouTube, the Vivo Y16 will fly.
But that doesn’t mean it can’t handle games. We ran 2D as well as graphics-intensive games like Asphalt 9, COD, and PUBG on the Y16. As long as you keep the graphics settings low, you will get a smooth frame rate without any drops. Though one gripe would be that the device gets pretty hot after 30-odd minutes.
Overall, the processor on the Y16 is designed to be the perfect casual daily driver. And it delivers on that through and through.
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Battery and Charge Time
The Vivo Y16 has been equipped with a 5000 mAh battery. Given the processor and the display, this should easily last you a day’s usage on a single charge. There is also a 10W fast charging with the device. It’ll get your device from 0 to 100 in a little over 2 hours.
Official Price of Vivo Y16 in Bangladesh
The Vivo Y16 is officially available in Bangladesh in the 4/64 GB variant. The price of the device is 15,999 BDT.
Verdict
The Vivo Y16 with its display, camera, and processor has priced a tad above its competitors. This pricing would’ve been justified if it featured exceptional performance across the board. But the Y16 manages passable performance in each department with the camera being its saving grace.
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There are other better options at this price point but if you’re a Vivo loyalist or looking for something reliable with a durable build, then the Vivo Y16 is an easy choice.
Vivo Y16 to be available from Monday
Global smartphone maker vivo has said its Y series phone Y16 will be available in the Bangladesh market from Monday.
The pre-booking of the smartphone started on January 11 and will continue till Sunday.
"Vivo has come up with a lucky draw offer at its showrooms. A customer can win accessories worth Tk50,000 from the lucky draw," vivo said Saturday.
"Y16 can give you seven hours of non-stop gaming experience. Also, you can enjoy continuous 18 hours of movie and series time on your favourite OTT platforms by charging Vivo Y16 just once," the company added.
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Y16 has 13 and 2-megapixel cameras with artificial intelligence in the rear camera. Also, it has a 5-megapixel front camera.
The smartphone uses 4GB RAM with 4GB extended RAM and 64GB storage.
Also, the device is available in Stellar Black and Drizzling Gold at Tk15,999.
Does midrange Vivo iQOO Neo 7 worth its value: Review
The iQOO line of smartphones was launched by BBK electronics in 2019 to be part of Vivo’s affordable performance smartphone series including mid-range and flagship android devices. Their latest offering Vivo iQOO Neo 7 was launched on October 20, 2022. It is the successor to iQOO Neo 6. Here’s a detailed take on the Neo 7 so you can decide whether the device is worth the buck.
Key Specifications of iQOO Neo 7
Design and Build Quality
From a strict design perspective, a lot has stayed the same on the Neo 7 from the Neo 6. You still get that squared-off camera housing on the back with an overall plastic build. But the main distinguishing difference this year has to be the leather textured back.
Even though the device is completely made of plastic, the use of vegetable tan leather brings a premium hand feel, at least for those who will use it without a cover. Other than the back, everything appears to be the same as it was on the Neo 6.
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Another distinguishing feature is seen on the front camera. The Neo 6 boasted a colored ring around the punch-hole camera on the front. Many users complained that it was a bit distracting while watching content as the ring was a physical thing. iQOO seems to have listened to the complaints as the Neo 7 doesn’t have any ring around it. Overall the screen dimensions have also increased as the chin, and side bezels look remarkably smaller than they used to be before.
There are no headphone jack and expandable storage on the Neo 7. But the model comes in a host of storage options up to 521 GB.
Overall the design is a markup on an already great device. What was lacking in the previous iterations has surely been made better this time around.
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The Display
On paper, the iQOO Neo 7 has the same display as its predecessor. However, there has been a slight increment in size thanks to the reduced chin. Spec-wise, the display is an AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, and HDR 10+ support included. It’s the perfect upper mid-range panel with crisp and sharp contrast and vivid color reproduction.
Even though it’s completely identical to the Neo 6, everything seems to be a bit better than the previous iteration. That is because iQOO has used a dedicated display chip on the Neo 7 which works to brighten and sharpen contents on the panel.
The viewing angles on the panel are also great. We did not notice any kind of color shift or flickering issues. The high refresh rate combined with fast animations makes for impressive day-to-day usage with the Neo 7.
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The Camera
The iQOO Neo 7 uses a 50 MP primary sensor combined with an 8 MP ultrawide and a 2 MP macro shooter. The camera on paper is a bit of a downgrade from the Neo 6 as it came with a 64 MO main shooter. But that’s about it. Even though the main lens has a lesser megapixel count, it doesn’t fall short in performance.
In our testing, the main camera performed pretty well. Daylight photos came out excellent, with great contrast and sharpness. The details were also on point especially the edge detection in portrait mode. The dynamic range seemed to be a hit or miss at times as it sometimes captured great details and washed out completely at others.
But like most other android devices, the performance falls short in indoors or artificial lighting conditions. The images don’t look grainy as iQOO has a variable shutter speed built into the camera app but it tends to overexpose the subject at times. As a result, pictures come out looking artificial.
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On the videography end, the Neo 7 is capable of shooting up to 4K at 30 fps. The front camera has a generic 16 MP shooter that produces passable results. The videography on the front camera is limited to 1080P at 30 fps.
Processor and Performance
The processor is where the iQOO Neo 7 surpasses all its competitors. The devices come equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ based on a 4 Nm architecture. The octa-core processor has a chip design of 1 3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 and 3 2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 and 4 1.80 GHz Cortex-A510. The balanced design between higher and lower power chips makes it a highly efficient processor.
In day-to-day usage, it is almost impossible to slow the device down. We tried playing call of duty, PUBG, and Asphalt 9 on the Neo 7. Needless to say, the device was able to crunch each of the games at max graphics settings without any hiccups. Though the device got heated a bit after about 30 odd minutes.
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This device would be the perfect pick for anyone looking for a powerful device on a mid-range budget. It will easily deliver all your processing needs and then some more.
Battery and Charge Time
The Neo 7 comes with a 5000 mAh battery on board. The battery coupled with the highly efficient chip can easily run for around 8 to 9 hours of continuous usage. But that’s not even the best bit about the Neo 7. There is a 120W fast charger included in the box that can charge the device from 0 to 50% in just 9 minutes.
Price of iQOO Neo 7
The iQOO Neo 7 comes in four different storage options – 8/128 GB, 8/256 GB, 12/256 Gb, and the maxed 12/512 GB. The price of each of the variants is 27,540 INR, 31,140 INR, 34,140 INR, and 35,940 INR, respectively. That brings the price to around 35,469 BDT, 40,105 BDT, 43,969 BDT, and 46,287 BDT respectively (1 INR = 1.29 BDT). However, the official price of the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 may vary due to tax and other issues.
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Final Words
The iQOO Neo 7 is the perfect mid-range smartphone that will offer a near-flagship-level experience for half the price. And not to mention the premium build quality it brings this time around. The phone has made excellent improvements in the display, battery, and performance section over the Neo 6. But the camera is still not up to the mark if you compare it with the competitors. Overall, the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 is an easy recommendation for anyone looking to pick up an all-around performance smartphone.
Vivo brings cost efficient handset Y02s
Smartphone brand vivo introduced its brand new Y02s handset with combination of convenience and cost efficiency.
This latest addition of vivo smartphone has a powerful 5000 mAh battery promising to provide 7 hours' continuous support while handled with intricate gaming actions.
Y2 comes in a sleek look with its 2.5D slim body design, the 1600x720 resolution promises a sharp definition as well.
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Memory space is enhanced in vivo Y02s with the equipment of 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage. To assure multitasking and avoid motion lags, this smartphone comprises MediaTek helio, P35 octa core process.
The device has a 5 megapixel front camera of 2.2 aperture coexisted by 8 megapixel rear camera.
Vivo Y02s is available in two variants of floraide black and vibrant blue. Customers can own this handset from any adjacent authorized stores or e-stores of vivo spending Tk 12,599 only.
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Vivo X90 Pro Plus 5G Review: Flagship with new SD Chipset
Vivo introduced a mix of all-new flagship phones last week, including a brand-new flagship called X90 Pro Plus, which happens to be based on the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Vivo X90 Pro Plus has been launched in China on November 22, 2022. Let’s see the stunning features of this phone.
key Features of Vivo X90 Pro Plus 5G
Design and Display
Comes in black and red color X90 Pro Plus has a camera panel in the top left of the back part, which includes quad cameras and dual-LED dual-tone flash in the middle of those cameras. Sized at 164.4 x 75.3 x 9.7 mm with 221 g weight, the back part has a matte finish. The phone is IP68 dust/water resistant, which can give you the opportunity to use the phone underwater for up to 1.5m for 30 mins.
Like other Vivo phones, the right side contains the volume rocker button and power button, while the sim tray is on the left side. You can use Dual Nano-SIM on your sim slots which will give you dual stand-by.
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Its display size is 6.78 inches featuring an LTPO4 AMOLED screen that supports 1B colors. The display offers a 120Hz refresh rate with Dolby vision. This can help reduce eye strain, as the images on the screen are refreshed more quickly.
Additionally, a higher refresh rate can also make for a smoother user experience, as it can help reduce lag. So, if you’re looking for a phone that will offer a better user experience, you may want to consider one with a 120Hz refresh rate.
The X90 Pro Plus also supports HDR10+ with 1800 nits of peak brightness. With a 20:9 aspect ratio, it has 1440 x 3200 pixels of resolution.
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Camera
The phone comes with a quad camera panel that has a 50.3 MP wide camera, 64 MP periscope telephoto, 50 MP telephoto, and 48 MP ultrawide camera.
While the wide camera will help you to take wide-angle photos, the periscope telephoto camera will boost the performance. This type of camera offers a number of benefits over traditional telephoto cameras, including improved image quality, increased zoom range, and more.
The periscope telephone camera has a 90mm focal length which is longer than the standard 50mm focal length of the other telephone. This allows you to have 3.5x optical zoom and take pictures from really far.
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The other features you will get from those cameras are Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Pixel Shift, dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, and panorama. While you are familiar with most of these features, the Zeiss optics is a new addition to this phone. It helps to take an ultra-sharp image with superb color reproduction. Additionally, the high contrast of the Zeiss lens gives clarity to the photos.
The Vivo X90 Pro Plus also comes with excellent video recording quality. You can record 8K video at 30fps. Other video recording options are [email protected]/60fps and [email protected]/60fps. Additionally, the cameras have gyro-EIS that detects movement, and the lens is shifted using electromagnets and sensors. However, you may notice some unnatural stabilization after recording.
On display, you will get a pinhole camera in the top middle part. It has 32 MP resolution with a 24mm wide focal length. Additionally, you will also get HDR features with [email protected] and [email protected] video recording capability.
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Platform, Software, and Memory
The chipset features Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, making it the first smartphone in the world that comes with this chip. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform is intelligently engineered to enable truly extraordinary experiences with its groundbreaking AI capabilities.
This AI marvel delivers unparalleled connectivity with accelerated performance, champion-level gameplay, ingenious capture, and more. It is the smartest and most powerful platform that powers extraordinary experiences. With its unstoppable intelligence, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 enhances every aspect of your mobile device.
The phone comes with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 740 GPU. The Adreno 740 is the fastest graphic chip available for smartphones so far. It gives a boost to the game post-processing and reduces the motion blur. Vivo X90 Pro Plus will run on the Android 13 global Funtouch version. So, if you are a gamer and want to play pro games, X90 Pro Plus will be the best in the market.
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The phone doesn’t come with any external memory card slot. Instead, it comes in two different versions. You can get to choose from 256GB 12GB RAM and 512GB 12GB RAM versions. Vivo focuses on increased RAM. Hence, you can use this phone smoothly. Also, this will give you to play a game smoothly whole multiple apps running in the back.
Battery and Charging
Vivo X90 Pro Plus comes with Li-Po 4700 mAh nonremovable battery. So the battery is more durable and less likely to break. It also has a higher capacity, meaning it can hold more charge and last longer.
The phone comes with both wired and wireless charging features. As per the advertisement, with the 80W wire, the phone can get a full charge in just 33 minutes. For wireless charging, you can charge at 50W.
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Price of Vivo X90 Pro Plus
The price of the Vivo X90 Pro Plus’s 12/256GB variant is about CNY 6,499 which is equivalent to Tk 92,2217 (1 CNY= 14.19 Taka). The device is yet to release in Bangladesh. However, The official price of the Vivo X90 Pro Plus in Bangladesh may vary due to tax issues.
Verdict
The 8 Gen 2 is expected to appear in many Android flagship phones over the coming year, including Samsung’s S23 series, but X90 Pro Plus gets the honor of being the first to market with it.
With Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, the Vivo X90 Pro Plus will be a beast. Whether you are looking for heavy use or for gaming, you can use this phone smoothly. In addition to that, photographer enthusiasts will surely find interest in this phone.
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vivo Y22s 4G Review: Will it survive competition?
The smartphone market for entry-level to lower mid-range has always been filled with competition. vivo has been a key player in this market with its range of devices, especially the Y series. The series first debuted in 2019 with the vivo Y3. Over the years there have been several additions to cater to the dynamic needs. vivo’s latest Y series phone Y22s was launched on 23rd August 2022 globally. Now, it is available in Bangladesh. Here’s our detailed take on the key features of the vivo Y22s so that you can decide whether to go for it or not.
Key Specifications of vivo Y22s
Design and Build Quality
The design elements of the vivo Y22s are reminiscent of its previous generation, the Y21s. There is a similar brushed-back design with diffused reflection making it look much more premium than its price class. It also does an excellent job of repelling fingerprint smudges and overall wear and tear.
However, the build is still plastic. The phone features plastic all around with an unrated glass front. At this price point, the choice of a premium design with a plastic build is not surprising. And it shouldn’t bother you much if you put in a case on the device.
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The dimensions of vivo Y22s are 164.3 by 76.1 by 8.4 mm. The device weighs about 192g.
Moving on to ports and buttons, the Y22s features all the essentials. The 3.5 mm headphone jack still stays right beside the secondary mic and the bottom-firing speaker. The left of the device features the sim slot along with the dedicated micro SDXC slot. The right side features the volume rocker and the power button which also doubles as the biometric sensor.
The overall design and the build quality of the Y22s are satisfactory. However, the only drawback might be its front design which has rather thick bezels and chins compared to the 2022 standards.
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Display
Perhaps the most visible letdown of the Y22s is its display. While it might seem like a stretch, for its price vivo should’ve included better hardware in the display department. Considering this is the primary contact point between the user and the device.
The Y22s features a 6.55-inch 720P IPS LCD panel with 270 PPI density. It has a resolution of 720 by 1612 pixels. The choice of IPS LCD is still understandable, but considering that vivo has priced the device in the mid-range segment, it definitely should’ve included FHD+ resolution or a faster refresh rate.
Many of vivo’s competitors offer the same along with AMOLED at this price point. Speaking of the display itself, it doesn’t have the weird color shift or blue tint like that of other HD+ LCDs. However, that’s the only good thing.
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The colors on the device look a bit washed out and the lack of vibrancy is even more noticeable because of the lower resolution. The display does get relatively bright in both indoor and outdoor use but it’s no match for direct sunlight as you will notice glares even with max brightness.
Overall, the display could’ve definitely been better on the Y22s. What it brings to the table is passable but it definitely won’t be the key selling point of the device.
Camera
The vivo Y22s features a dual camera system. This might seem like a downgrade from the previous generation which had a triple-camera setup. But there’s more than meets the eyes.
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The main sensor of the vivo Y22s is a 50 MP ( f/1.8) wide-angle shooter. This is the same main sensor found on the Y21s. the Y21s had an additional 2 MP depth and macro sensors. This Year vivo dropped the depth sensor and kept the 2 MP (f/2.4) macro shooter for a dual camera setup.
Moving on to the performance of the cameras, the main sensor steals the show here. The pictures look great in outdoor condition with decent lighting. For a mid-range smartphone, the camera was surprisingly good at capturing the dynamic range and details.
The portraits however were a hit or a miss. Sometimes it captured great details along with proper edge detection. But other times the subject wasn’t properly exposed.
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The exposure issues become even more apparent indoors or in dimly lit environments. The Y22s also suffer from grains and noises in any form of artificial light.
The videography of the phone is limited to 1080P at 30 fps.
The front side offers a generic 8 MP (f/2.0) shooter which gets the job done. It can capture 1080p footage at 30fps.
Processor and Performance
Moving on to the processor, the vivo Y22s features a Snapdragon 680 4G chipset based on the 6nm architecture. The 680 chip from snapdragon is the perfect mid-range chipset which has been a reliable choice for a few years now. The processor’s graphic unit is equipped with an Adreno 610 GPU.
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Similar reliability is reflected in the performance as well. Although not touted to be a gaming phone, the Y22s can handle gaming pretty well. Especially titles like COD, PUBG, and Asphalt 9 play at the highest settings without any hiccups. The only problem here is that the device does get heated up after quite some time of continued gaming.
For day-to-day task, the Y22s performs like a breeze. The Funtouch OS also came a long way from its initial days to be more streamlined and responsive. Overall, the performance of the Y22s justifies the price it comes at.
Battery and Charge Time
The vivo Y22s comes equipped with a 5000 mAh battery. Combine this with the moderate display and the device can easily last around 8-10 hours of continued usage. The device also supports 18W wired fast charging which vivo claims can go from 0 to 70% in 70 minutes.
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Official Price of vivo Y22s in Bangladesh
The Y22s is available in two variants – the 6/128 GB one and the 8/128 GB configuration. Currently, the 6/128 GB variant is officially available in Bangladesh. The price of the device is 21,999 BDT and can be currently pre-ordered. However, the price is subject to change.
Verdict
The vivo Y22s checks a lot of the boxes when it comes to affordable mid-range devices. It has got a good camera, a decent battery, and a durable build with stylish looks. However, the one aspect that will bother any user is the display. Other than that, the vivo Y22s smartphone seems to be a standard phone for average day-to-day tasks.
vivo V25, V25e Review: Is the Price Difference Justified?
Chinese global technology business vivo Communication Technology Co. Ltd., also known as vivo, is based in Dongguan, Guangdong. Starting the journey in 2009, vivo creates software, online services, online services, and smartphone accessories. vivo V25 5G and V25e 4G are the latest addition to vivo 25 series lineup. These smart-looking smartphones feature color-changing design that helps them stand out from the crowd. Both phones got released in Bangladesh on 25th September. They come with their differences while sharing too many similar features.
Key Features of vivo V25 and vivo V25e
Design
The vivo V25 and vivo V25e both are powerful mobile devices. Both devices, much like the vivo V25 Pro, have arguably high-end design elements.
When it comes to design, both phones resemble just the same. You get built front and back panels in these devices. The dimensions (159.2 x 74.2 x 7.8 mm) are similar for both devices. However, V25e is a bit lighter (183g) than its counterpart V25 (186g).
The corners are so elegantly cut that they seem like they might cut you. And since it's shaped like a brick, you can feel the millimeters that make up its thickness.
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A fingerprint scanner is built right into the screen for both phones, and it performs quite well. Although this kind continues to give off a more premium feel than the side-loaded variety, there isn’t any genuine advantage to selecting this type over the traditional side style. However, this one is rather effective.
There is no headphone jack, although the sides are flat and reveal a large space where one might easily be installed. You can't add a microSD card, either. Both of these approaches will likely dissuade prospective purchasers who may otherwise be interested in the phone.
The only difference in the design area is that the V25 offers an extra color variation. You can get both phones in Elegant Black and Sunrise Gold colors; while the V25 also comes in a Surfing Blue hue.
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Display
The display portion has nothing unidentical between V25 and V25e.
The AMOLED display of the vivo V25 and vivo 25e is 6.44 inches and features a refresh rate of 90 Hz. The resolution is 2404 by 1080 pixels, which may seem peculiar but is very standard, and there is a teardrop notch at the very top.
There are panels with 120Hz available at roughly this price. However, unless you are moving from a phone that already has 120Hz, do not believe 90Hz is a significant step-down. In addition, it is probably essential to the phone's ability to have a reasonably long battery life. More will be spoken about it at a later time.
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The contrast is excellent, and the colors are vibrant, both of which are characteristics that are almost assured with an AMOLED display. There is the regular color mode, the professional color mode, and the brilliant color mode. The first two are strong, but you can go with "professional." It has a wonderful appearance, giving the impression to your eyes of being more saturated than the sRGB color space, but on a mobile device, the sRGB color space seems somewhat subdued.
vivo claims that the display can reach up to 1300 nits. However, you won't see anything close to that number in practice. If you force the vivo V25 into its high brightness mode, which activates automatically when you are outside in intense sunlight, the screen reaches a brightness level of 780 nits. This makes the screen bright enough for comfortable usage outdoor.
Camera
Rear Camera
On the back side of vivo V25, three rear cameras are available. It has a 64MP wide main sensor that features f/1.8 aperture and 0.7 nicrome lens. It's 8MP ultra-wide sensor comes with an f/2.2 aperture, 16mm wide and 120-degree field-of-view. Due to the 8MP resolution, those images don't stand up well under close inspection and frequently struggle to capture more intricate natural textures. The rear camera series also includes a 2MP macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture.
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V25e has 3 sensors on the rear side. The 64MP main sensor and the 2MP macro sensor are the same as V25, the only difference is the ultra-wide sensor. The V25e’s ultra-wide camera is 2MP. Vivo's effective HDR optimization may provide instantly memorable shots, especially during the day. The V25e’s 2MP ultrawide lens doesn’t fall short of the ability to capture great pictures compared to V25’s 8MP.
Compared to the more expensive V25 Pro, the video functions are not much worse. With software stabilization at least somewhat successful, with the vivo V25 version, 4K video can still be captured at 30 frames per second.
Both vivo V25 and V25e can capture 1080p footage at 30fps. When you switch to 1080p capture, the Ultra stabilized mode becomes available. This drives the software stabilizing process with a much more drastically cropped view.
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Front Camera
On the front side, V25 has a 50MP (f/2.0 aperture) selfie camera that performs well in all lighting conditions. Pictures are clear and clean, albeit not too detailed, in excellent lighting and in poor lighting. Like the rear camera, you can capture 4K images at 30fps, or 1080p images at 30fps.
The V25e supports a 32MP (f/2.0 aperture) selfie camera that provides good photos but is not as good as V25’s. The selfie sensor can shoot 1080p footage at 30fps.
Performance and Software
Being equipped with the powerful 6nm SoC of MediaTek MT6877 Dimensity 900 processor, the vivo V25 offers 5G and delivers decent CPU performance. the graphic unit is blessed with Mali-G68 MC4 GPU.
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The vivo V25e sports the MediaTek Helio MT8781 G99 6nm CPU, which gives it the power necessary to handle most day-to-day activities. These activities include gaming, surfing social media, and doing various other chores. The GPU is Mali-G57 MC2.
Both phones run on the Funtouch 12 operating system on top of Android 12.
The vivo V25 comes in three different storage variations: 128GB/ 8GB RAM, 256GB/ 8GB RAM, and 256GB/ 12GB RAM. On the other hand, V25e has only 128GB 8GB RAM, and 256GB 8GB RAM variations.
Both phones are ideal for playing high-end games.
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However, the V25e lacks the 5G technology and falls short in providing a premium experience compared to the V25.
Battery and Charger
The vivo V25 and V25e both have a 4500mAh battery capacity. These phones are expected to have around 40% charge remaining at the end of day when used lightly.
Both vivo V25 and vivo V25e have a 44W fast-charging capacity.
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Official Price of vivo V25, vivo V25e in Bangladesh
The price of the 8/12 GB version of the V25e 4G phone is around 34,999 BDT. On the other hand, the 8/256GB variant of vivo 25 5G phone is around 47,999 BDT.
Vat is applicable for both phones. The price tags are subject to change. Both the V25 and V25e are officially available in Bangladesh right now.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a phone with a glass-made front and back panel but don't want to pay a lot, then consider vivo V25 and vivo 25e.
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The display and design of both phones are almost the same. The gaming power of the vivo V25e is a bit inferior to the vivo V25, and its camera does not perform as well in low light as the vivo V25.
On the whole, both vivo V25 5G and vivo 25e 4G phones are excellent options under the mid-range price levels. If you want to do heavy-duty gaming, go for the V25.