Category Breakdown
vivo Y55s (2021)
vivo Y55s (2023)
Performance
84.183.9
Camera
19.136.2
Display
58.958.9
Battery
37.733.7
Build
65.865.8
Connectivity
77.684.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
48.153.0
Summary
- The vivo Y55s (2021) and vivo Y55s (2023) share a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic frames, but the 2023 model is slightly lighter and thinner.
- Both feature a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, both are powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, but the 2023 variant offers a lower RAM option.
- The camera setup in the 2023 model includes an additional depth sensor, enhancing versatility, while both models support 1080p video recording, with the 2023 version adding gyro-EIS.
- The 2021 model has a larger 6000mAh battery compared to the 5000mAh in the 2023 model, both supporting 18W charging.
- In terms of software, the 2021 model runs on Android 11 with OriginOS, while the 2023 model features Android 12 with Funtouch 12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y55s (2021)
vivo Y55s (2023)
General
Release Date
2021, December 04
2023, January 21
Announced
2021, December 04
2023, January 21
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.58"
6.58"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/1.8, (wide)
8 MP, f/1.8, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
6000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.9 x 75.3 x 9.2 mm (6.45 x 2.96 x 0.36 in)
164 x 75.9 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight
199.8 g
187 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, Blue, Pink
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, OriginOS
Android 12, Funtouch 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

