HIGHLIGHTS
1. Vivo Y16 4G was launched in the second half of 2022.
2. The budget smartphone under Rs 15,000 is available with a single storage option.
3. The Y16 4G packs a beefy 5000mAh battery.
Vivo Y16 will now be available at a new attractive price of INR 11,999 for the 4GB + 64GB variant.
Consumers can also avail additional benefits like vivo V-Shield Protection Plans with every purchase.
The smartphone with the new effective price will be available for purchase starting today, June 1, 2023, on the vivo India e-store and across all partner retail stores.
Vivo has revised the price of its budget Y-series smartphone, the Y16 in India. The company launched the Y16 4G last year in September. The handset packs some entry-level specifications, such as a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, an HD+ display, etc.
It was launched in India for Rs 12,499. Nearly nine months after the launch, the company dropped the price of the Y16 4G by Rs 500. The revised price of the Vivo Y16 4G will be applicable from June 1 in India.
The Y16 sports a flat frame design. The device comes with a polycarbonate frame and body. Vivo launched the device in two colour options in India.
Let’s take a look at the Vivo Y16 4G price in India, specifications and other details.
Vivo Y16 4G: New Price and Specifications
The Vivo Y16 4G was launched in India with a single storage option.
The phone packs 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage in India. Following its Rs 500 discount, the Y16 4G is available for Rs 11,999 in India.
The Vivo smartphone is available in two colour options — Gold and Black.
As mentioned above, the Y16 4G packs budget smartphone specifications. It features an IPS LCD panel with a waterdrop notch at the top for the front camera. There is also an entry-level MediaTek SoC with a fairly big battery under the hood.
The phone offers support for storage expansion via a microSD card slot. Also, there is support for Extended RAM up to 1GB. The phone competes against the likes of the Moto G22, Realme C35, Redmi 11 Prime, etc.
Here’s a quick look at the specifications and features of the Y16 4G
Display: 6.51-inch IPS LCD with an HD+ resolution of 1600×720 pixels, a 60Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio and 82.5 per cent screen-to-body ratio.
Performance: MediaTek Helio P35 SoC with PowerVR GE8320 GPU.
RAM/ Storage: 4GB + 64GB.
Battery and charging: 5000mAh cell with 10W charging via a USB Type-C port.
Rear camera: Dual-camera setup with a 13MP main camera (f/2.2 aperture) and a 2MP macro sensor (f/2.4) aperture).
Front camera: 5MP (f/2.2 aperture).
Software: Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12 out of the box.
Other specifications and features: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac. Bluetooth 5.0, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, AI facial recognition, 3.5mm headphone jack, etc.
Vivo Y16 Features & Specs
Vivo Y16 comes with a 6.51” HD+ water drop display that delivers a wide and immersive view for both videos and games. It sports a flat frame with a 2.5D curve curvature with rounded corners.
It has a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 13MP main camera with a 2MP macro camera and a 5MP front camera that is equipped to capture sharp and vivid images to save precious life moments.
The rear camera features Super HDR, which provides a delightful photography experience, and the front camera has an Aura Screen Light for capturing pictures with accurate brightness.
Vivo Y16 is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 processor and offers a side fingerprint scanner along with a Face Wake feature for quick and efficient unlocking.
VIVO Y16 KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 5 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.51 inches (16.54 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | September 28, 2022 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.3 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 12 nm |
| Graphics | PowerVR GE8320 |
| RAM | 3 GB
Excellent
|
Display
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.51 inches (16.54 cm) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 270 ppi
Good
|
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 82.69 % |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with waterdrop notch |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Design
| Height | 163.9 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 75.5 mm |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm
Very Good
|
| Weight | 183 grams
Average
|
| Build Material | Back: Plastic |
| Colours | Stellar Black, Drizzling Gold |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Dual | |
| Resolution | 13 MP f/2.2, Primary Camera 2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera |
|
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 5 MP f/2.2, Primary Camera | |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion |
| Removable | No |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 32 GB
Excellent
|
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 1 TB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | No |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
Faqs on Vivo Y16
1) What is the Price & Features of Vivo Y16?
Ans) The handset comes with a starting price of Rs.9,999, which is for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant and Rs.12,499 for 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant while the Y16 device itself will be come in two stunning colors options viz. Stellar Black and Drizzling Gold.
The handset will be available for purchase on Vivo India e-store and across all its partner retail stores because makers want to spread its reach far and wide so that no user can complain about not able to avail it from their online platforms.
Customers can be privy to cashback offers of up to Rs.1,000 via Kotak, IDFC, OneCard, BOB, Federal, AU bank cards across all partner retail stores, while consumers purchasing the smartphone online can avail Rs.750 cashback via HDFC Debit/Credit cards.
Vivo Y16 comes with a 6.51 inch HD+ (1600×720) halo full view display that promises to deliver a wide and immersive view for binge-watching sessions. The handset sports a flat frame with a 2.5D curve design that has rounded corners, which are symmetrical from both front and back.
Coming to security features, there is a side Fingerprint scanner along with Face Wake feature so that the handset is unlocked in a quick and efficient manner. Furthermore, the Eye Protection Mode helps in effectively filtering blue-light and adjusting the screen to warmer colors, which considerably reduces eye-strain.
Coming to photos, the device has an AI powered dual rear camera setup consisting of a 13MP main camera and 2MP macro camera. There is also a 5MP front camera that is well equipped for capturing sharp, crisp, and vivid images that gives memorable moments.
Finally, there is the battery power, which comes with a 5,000mAh battery power and is powered by MediaTek P35 Octa-core processor through which daily hectic tasks can be easily handled and provide a smooth experience to all users. In addition, you also get an extended RAM 2.0 (4GB RAM + 1GB Extended RAM) along with a triple card slot that supports memory expansion of up to 1TB.
2) Should I buy the Vivo Y16?
Ans) It is a good option for gaming aficionados as well as the handset comes with Funtouch OS 12, which is based on the Android 12 platform. Also you can avail Multi Turbo and Ultra Game Mode that gives the handset an additional boost while gaming through which games can be played non-stop for many hours.
Like all Vivo devices, Vivo Y16 follows Vivo’s commitment to ‘Make in India’ and is manufactured at Vivo’s Greater Noida facility that employs around 10,000 men and women ensuring all vivo devices sold in India are made by fellow Indians.
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