Overall Score
38.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#3803)38.4
Performance(#3915)62.7
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4287)25.9
Build(#1726)71.8
Connectivity(#4153)50.5
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The vivo V9 Youth features a sleek design with dimensions of 154.8 x 75.1 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 150 grams, utilizing a glass front with Gorilla Glass 3 and a plastic back.
- Its 6.3-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels at a 19:9 aspect ratio, providing a sharp experience with approximately 400 ppi density.
- Performance is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, featuring an octa-core CPU clocked at 1.8 GHz and an Adreno 506 GPU, supported by options of 32GB or 64GB storage and 4GB RAM.
- The camera setup includes a 16 MP rear camera with PDAF and a 16 MP front camera, capable of recording video at 1080p@30fps.
- The battery capacity is 3260 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
- It runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Funtouch 4, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and a microUSB 2.0 port.
- The device lacks 5G support and NFC functionality.
- Special features include a headphone jack, enhancing audio versatility.
- Overall, the vivo V9 Youth combines a stylish design with solid performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionAlso known as Vivo Y85 in China
Display
Size6.3"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506
Memory32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP, PDAF2 MP, (depth)or13 MP, PDAF2 MP, (depth) (China only)
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3260 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3260 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions154.8 x 75.1 x 7.9 mm (6.09 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
Weight150 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsChampagne Gold, Pearl Black, Red
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass