Vivo has launched its new budget phone – vivo Y19s in Nepal. The handset is made with a focus on durability and also comes with a 6.68-inch display and a 5,150mAh battery. It comes with the brand’s distinct design perspective and could be a competitive phone in Nepal’s midrange smartphone market. But despite the naming, the phone serves as a new alternative to the vivo Y17s rather than being its successor. Here, we discuss the specifications, key features, and the official price of vivo Y19s in Nepal.
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vivo Y19s Specifications
Design and Display
The phone carries a stunning design owing to its vertical camera bar on the back. Especially, the RGB LED ring below the cameras makes it fascinating with flashing colors during music playback. The frames are sharper and give the phone a sturdy profile. It’s also a slim gadget with an 8.1 mm thickness and weighs 198 grams. anyway, the vivo Y17s weigh 183 grams. Overall, it’s a sleek and beautiful-looking offering from vivo in terms of design. The phone’s unique phantom coating texture also plays its part in increasing its appeal.
As for the display, the budget phone features a 6.68-inch dotch display with a 90 Hz refresh rate, 720 x 1608 pixels resolution, and 1000 nits of brightness. For reference, the vivo Y17s sported a 6.56-inch display. The phone comes with an eye protection mode to reduce eye strain. The phone can also be used normally with wet fingers. It’s incredibly handy when you are in the rain and have wet fingers and still have to use the phone.
Likewise, the phone has IP64 certification which means the phone remains decently dust-free and water-resistant. It’s also got an SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance certification for anti-drop protection. Additionally, it’s designed with shock-absorbing corners to ensure its safety from accidental drops and impacts. These characteristics are in line with vivo’s emphasis on the phone’s durability and protection.
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Performance
The phone gets its power from Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset which is a 12nm processor. It’s got eight cores comprising 2 running at 1.8 GHz and six others clocking in at 1.8 GHz. The processor should be decent enough to provide a smooth and lag-free experience.
Similarly, vivo has launched the phone with 128 GB of storage and 6 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. The storage is expandable to up to 1 TB with a dedicated MicroSD card slot which means users can use two SIM cards and an SD card. It ships with Funtouch OS 14, vivo’s own custom Android skin based on Android 14.
Camera
vivo Y19s features a single camera of 50 MP on the back supported by an auxiliary lens. The optics is aided by AI Photo Enhancement so it helps deliver clear photos and details. The front has a 5 MP Portrait camera for selfies and videos.
Battery and Connectivity
The vivo Y19s features a strongly able Li-Ion 5,150mAh battery and a 15W wired fast-charging capacity. It’s a pretty big battery pack so it should easily last at least a day even with heavy use. The Y17s has a 5,000mAh battery so here’s a leap. The company claims that the battery in the Y19s can still retain 80% of its health if charged 1600+ times in 4 years. It’s got 1600 charging cycles according to vivo.
It’s a 4G phone so it’s eligible for high-speed mobile broadband and VoLTE for HD voice. There’s a 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.2, and a USB Type-C 2.0 port for charging and file transfers.
Spec sheet
- Dimensions: 165.8 x 76.1 x 8.1 mm, 198 gm
- Display: 6.68-inch, IPS LCD, 1608 × 720p, 90 Hz refresh rate, 1,000 nits of brightness
- Processor: Unisoc Tiger T612, 12 nm
- RAM: 6 GB
- Memory: 128 GB
- Rear Camera: Single camera, 50 MP
- Front Camera: 5 MP
- Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
- Battery: Li-Ion 5,150mAh, 15W wired fast-charging
- OS: Funtouch OS 14 (Android 14)
- Network: 4G
- Connectivity: WiFI 5, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
- Color: Pearl Silver | Diamond Black
vivo Y19s Price in Nepal
vivo Y19s price in Nepal is Rs 16,999 for the 4/128 GB model and Rs 18,499 for the 6/128 GB variant. It’s launched in Pearl Silver, Glossy Black, and Glacier Blue colorways. It’s now available from authorized stores around the country.
Vivo Y19s | Price in Nepal (Official) |
6/128 GB | Rs 18,499 |
4/128 GB | Rs 16,999 |
Our Verdict
Vivo Y19s is a striking phone, especially in regards to its stunning design. In particular, I liked the LED ring feature on the back which flashes during music playback. Also, the 6 GB of basic RAM is highly useful for the smooth running of apps and games. Considering the price factor of the device, its battery, and sturdy design make it a worthy investment for sure.
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