Vivo Y16 launched in India at Rs. 10,000: Check features
Vivo has introduced its latest Y-series smartphone in India, called the Vivo Y16. As for the key highlights, the device bears an HD+ LCD screen, a 13MP main camera, up to 5GB of RAM, and a 5,000mAh battery. The device is available for purchase via Vivo India's e-store and partner channels starting at Rs. 9,999 for its base 3GB/32GB configuration.
Why does this story matter?
Chinese smartphone brand Vivo has expanded its budget portfolio in India with the Y16. The handset is priced competitively to take on the sub-Rs. 15,000 models from Motorola, Samsung, and Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi. It packs run-of-the-mill specifications along with some gaming-focused features such as Multi Turbo and Ultra Game Mode which aim to enhance the gaming experience on the device.
The handset gets an HD+ LCD screen
The Vivo Y16 sports a sleek design with a waterdrop notch, a thick bottom bezel, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader. On the rear, it has a dual camera setup with an LED flash. The handset bears a 6.51-inch HD+ (720x1600 pixels) LCD screen with a 60Hz refresh rate, nearly 270ppi pixel density, and 82.5% screen-to-body ratio. It is 8.2mm in thickness and weighs 184g.
It offers a 13MP primary camera
In the rear camera department, the Vivo Y16 features a 13MP (f/2.2) main snapper and 2MP (f/2.4) macro sensor, along with an LED flash. For selfies and video calls, it features a 5MP (f/2.2) front-facing camera.
The device houses a 5,000mAh battery
Under the hood, the Vivo Y16 packs a MediaTek Helio P35 processor, coupled with up to 4GB of RAM, and up to 64GB of onboard storage. The device boots Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12. It draws fuel from a 5,000mAh battery which supports 10W charging. Connectivity options include 4G, dual-SIMs, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a Type-C port.
Vivo Y16: Pricing and availability
The Vivo Y16 is offered in Drizzling Gold and Stellar Black colors. It bears a price tag of Rs. 9,999 and Rs. 12,499 for its 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB configuration, respectively. The device is up for grabs via Flipkart and the brand's official e-store.
