Store | Details | Price |
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Amazon | Vivo Y15 (Black) | Rs. 11,990 |
A lot of news about Vivo and X5Max were doing rounds, so much so that nobody thought if the Chinese smartphone maker would be bringing in more devices or not. However, Vivo surprised everybody when it launched, alongside X5Max, not just one or two but four more smartphones. Among those smartphones was the Y15 and it has been brought to India with the idea of countering the onslaught from the likes of Motorola and Xiaomi, both of whom have taken considerable lead over any rival.
Let's talk specs
The Vivo Y15 can support two SIM cards and runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. A 1.3GHz quad-core processor, along with 512MB RAM, can be found on the Y15. There is a 4.5-inch screen on Vivo Y15 and it puts out display resolution of 854x480 pixels. The Y15 sports 4GB inbuilt storage and it can be expanded up to 32GB for which a microSD card slot is provided on the smartphone. A 5-megapixel camera on the back and a 2-megapixel unit on the front can be found on the Vivo Y15. A 1900mAh battery powers the Y15 and it can survive 10 hours of talktime before you go hunting for a charger.
Let's talk about buying one
The Vivo Y15 feels overpriced for its own good as its specs do not match up to those of Moto E, let alone going close to a mid-range smartphone. Truth be told, these specs are more like those of smartphones that act as bridging devices between entry-level and budget segment smartphones. As a first effort from Vivo, the Y15 could have been a lot better for the price it charges, but it is not and that is its Achilles' Heel in this segment. Forget about competing against the likes of Motorola and Xiaomi, Vivo and its Y15 does not even stand in the same league as the two. It is a disappointment to actually see a smartphone that can not outdo its rivals because it is too underpowered for its own good.
General Specifications | Launch Date | December 26, 2014 |
Brand | Vivo | |
Model | Y15 | |
Color | Black, White | |
Form Factor | Touchbar | |
Category | Smartphone | |
Dual SIM | ||
Hybrid SIM | ||
SIM Card | Micro | |
Waterproof | ||
Facial Recognition | ||
Fingerprint Scanner | ||
Network | GSM+GSM | |
Operating System | Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) | |
Dimensions | 130.4 x 65.5 x 8.9 mm | |
Weight | 135 grams |
Processor & RAM | Processor | 1.3 GHz Quad core (Cortex A7) |
Chipset | MediaTek MT6582 | |
RAM | 512 MB | |
GPU | Mali-400 MP2 |
Display | Size | 4.5 inches (11.43 cm) |
Screen | IPS LCD | |
Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass | |
Resolution | 480 x 854 pixels | |
Pixel Density | 218 ppi | |
Colours | 16M | |
Keyboard | Touch | |
Screen to Body Ratio | 65.21 % | |
Stylus | ||
Other Input Features | Multi-touch |
Camera | Rear Camera | 5 MP |
Front Camera | 2 MP |
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Rear Flash | LED Flash |
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Rear Camera Features | Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) | |
Rear Auto Focus | ||
Video Recording | 1080p@30fps, Full HD |
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Zoom | Digital Zoom |
Battery | Battery Capacity | 1900 mAh |
Battery Type | Li-ion, Removable | |
Wireless Charging | ||
Quick Charging |
Connectivity | GPRS | |
2G | GSM 1900/1800/900/850 | |
3G | HSDPA 2100/900/850 | |
4G | ||
WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n |
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Bluetooth | ||
GPS | A-GPS |
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USB Port | microUSB 2.0 | |
Edge | ||
HDMI | ||
USB OTG | ||
USB Type-C |
Entertainment & Multimedia | Ringtone | Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration |
Radio | ||
Headset | ||
Audio Format | AAC, AAC+, AMR, APE, FLAC, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA | |
Video Format | 3GP, AVI, MPEG4, WMV | |
Speaker |
Storage | Internal Storage | 4 GB |
Expandable Storage | Up to 128 GB |
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Card Slot | microSD |
Calling & Messaging | Phone Book | Practically Unlimited |
SMS | ||
MMS | ||
Instant Messaging | ||
Additional Information | Items in the Box | Handset, Battery, Charger, Earphone, USB Cable, User Manual, Warranty Card |