vivo Y27 (2014)
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vivo Y55s (2017)
#4167Category Breakdown
vivo Y27 (2014)
vivo Y55s (2017)
Performance
51.853.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.622.8
Build
0.277.8
Connectivity
46.550.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.335.7
Summary
- The vivo Y27 (2014) features a compact 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset, offering decent performance with its quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM.
- In contrast, the vivo Y55s (2017) has a larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but slightly lower pixel density, and it is equipped with a more powerful Snapdragon 425 chipset and options for 2GB or 3GB of RAM, enhancing its performance.
- The Y55s also boasts a superior 13 MP rear camera compared to the Y27's 8 MP, while both devices have a 5 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Y55s at 2730 mAh versus the Y27's 2260 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- The Y27 runs on Android 4.4.4, whereas the Y55s operates on Android 6 with Funtouch 3, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Y55s featuring a glass front and aluminum back, while the Y27 has a simpler design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y27 (2014)
vivo Y55s (2017)
General
Release Date
2014
2017
Announced
2014
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2260 mAh
2730 mAh
Battery Details
2260 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2730 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
136.9 x 68.1 x 7 mm (5.39 x 2.68 x 0.28 in)
147.9 x 72.9 x 7.5 mm (5.82 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
Weight
137 g
142 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
White
Crown Gold, Rose Gold, Space Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass