Category Breakdown
vivo Y55L (vivo 1603)
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro
Performance
56.052.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.620.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
47.349.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.627.2
Summary
- The vivo Y55L features a larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro has a smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 312 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Y55L is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 430 chipset, offering better multitasking capabilities compared to the quad-core Snapdragon 410 in the Redmi 2 Pro.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Redmi 2 Pro has a slightly better 2 MP front camera versus the 5 MP on the Y55L.
- The Y55L houses a 2650 mAh battery, which is larger than the 2200 mAh battery in the Redmi 2 Pro, although the latter supports faster 10W charging.
- For software, the Y55L runs on Android 6 (Marshmallow) with Funtouch OS, while the Redmi 2 Pro operates on an older Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) with MIUI 6.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y55L (vivo 1603)
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 505
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2650 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2650 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired, QC1
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.9 x 72.9 x 7.5 mm (5.82 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
134 x 67 x 9 mm (5.28 x 2.64 x 0.35 in)
Weight
142 g
133 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Gray
Dark gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 2.6
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

