Overall Score
38.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#3730)38.9
Performance(#2441)78.1
Camera(#5401)28.4
Display(#3032)70.1
Battery(#4227)26.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#3090)57.0
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring vivo Y97
Short Review
- The vivo Y97 features a sleek design with dimensions of 155.9 x 75.6 x 8.1 mm and a weight of 162g, available in Starry Night, Nebula, and Pink colors.
- Its 6.3-inch S-IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, providing a sharp visual experience at approximately 400 ppi, though it lacks HDR support and has a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
- Powered by the Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 chipset, it utilizes an octa-core CPU and Mali-G72 MP3 GPU, ensuring smooth performance for everyday tasks.
- The camera system includes a 16 MP rear camera with a secondary 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording video at 1080p, while the 16 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- With a 3315 mAh battery, the device supports basic usage but lacks fast or wireless charging options.
- Running on Android 8.1 with Funtouch 4.5, the software experience is functional, although not the latest.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone includes a headphone jack, catering to users who prefer wired audio.
- Overall, the vivo Y97 combines decent specifications with a stylish design, making it a practical choice for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionFor China
Display
Size6.3"
TypeS-IPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G72 MP3
Memory128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
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
Capacity3315 mAh
Battery Details3315 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions155.9 x 75.6 x 8.1 mm (6.14 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight162 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsStarry Night, Nebula, Pink
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / 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, EDR
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4.5
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass