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.
Vivo Y1s Key Specs & Features6.22 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 DisplayThe 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.
CamerasOn 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 SoftwareThe 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 NetworkThe 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 AvailabilityThe 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.
