Vivo Y10 and Y10 (t1 version) launched in China
What's the story
Vivo has unveiled two new budget-range smartphones, the Y10 and Y10 (t1 version), in China. They carry a price-tag of CNY 1,099 (around Rs. 12,900) and are available for purchase in China in two color options.
As for the key highlights, they feature an HD+ display, a dual rear camera setup, a MediaTek Helio chip, and a 5,000mAh battery.
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Why does this story matter?
The Y10 and Y10 (t1 version) are the latest addition to Vivo's portfolio of budget-range handsets in China. The duo is unique in a way that, despite their different names, they carry the same price tag.
To make it even interesting, they almost have the same specifications as well. The only differences lie in the case of chipset, storage type, and Bluetooth version.
Display
The devices have an 89% screen-to-body ratio
The Vivo Y10 and Y10 (t1 version) feature a waterdrop notch design, a noticeable bottom bezel, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. On the rear, they sport a rectangular camera unit.
The handsets bear a 6.51-inch HD+ (720x1600 pixels) display with an aspect ratio of 20:9, a 60Hz refresh rate, and an 89% screen-to-body ratio.
They are offered in Moonlit Night and Glacier Blue colors.
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They get an 8MP selfie camera
The Vivo Y10 and Y10 (t1 version) flaunt a dual rear camera arrangement comprising a 13MP primary sensor and 2MP macro shooter. Up front, they sport an 8MP snapper for selfies and video calls.
Internals
The boot OriginOS based on Android 11
The Vivo Y10 and Y10 (t1 version) are powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 and MediaTek Helio P70 chipset, respectively, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of eMMC 5.1 and UFS 2.1 storage, respectively.
They boot Android 11-based OriginOS and pack a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging.
The Y10 offers support for Bluetooth 4.2 while Y10 (t1 version) supports Bluetooth 5.0.
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Vivo Y10 and Y10 (t1 version): Pricing and availability
The Vivo Y10 and Y10 (t1 version) are priced at CNY 1,099 (roughly Rs. 12,900) for the sole 4GB/128GB variant. They are available for purchase in China. The company has not revealed any details about the handsets' India launch.