Overall Score
38.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#3802)38.4
Performance(#2369)78.4
Camera(#5401)28.4
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#1527)33.7
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#3789)52.6
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring vivo Y5s
Short Review
- The vivo Y5s features a sleek design with dimensions of 162.2 x 76.5 x 8.9 mm and a weight of 193g, available in Magnetic Black, Spring White, and Blue.
- Its 6.53-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, providing a sharp viewing experience at approximately 395 ppi, though it lacks HDR support and refreshes at 60Hz.
- Powered by the Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65 chipset, the phone delivers reliable performance with an octa-core CPU and 6GB of RAM, suitable for everyday tasks.
- The camera setup includes a 16 MP wide lens, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro lens, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 16 MP front camera captures decent selfies.
- The 5000mAh battery ensures extended usage, supported by 18W charging, although it does not offer wireless charging.
- Running on Android 9.0 (Pie) with Funtouch 9.2, the software experience is user-friendly, though it may feel dated compared to newer versions.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and a microUSB 2.0 port, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device includes a headphone jack, catering to users who prefer wired audio.
- Overall, the vivo Y5s combines solid specifications with practical features for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019
Announced2019
DescriptionVersions: V1934A, V1934T (China)
Display
Size6.53"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6768 Helio P65 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MC2
Memory128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery Details5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired5W reverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions162.2 x 76.5 x 8.9 mm (6.39 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Weight193 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsMagnetic Black, Spring White, Blue
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, 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 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.2
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass