Vivo Y19 was launched in January 2020 and since then it has taken the market by the storm.
The Vivo Y19 joins the Y- series already available in the Kenyan market. At only Ksh26,999, the exclusive Y19 device has a lot to offer. If you are that techie that appreciates a phone with a lot of features then this is definitely your ideal phone. See the specifications below and decide for yourself.
Inside the box
- 1 Vivo Y19 in magnetic blue
- 1 SIM eject tool
- 1 clear plastic phone case
- 1 power adapter
- 1 USB/MicroUSB cable
- 1 3.5mm audio jack earpiece
- 1 user guide
Quick specs
- 6.53 inch Full HD 1080 x 2340 px display
- Front camera: 16-megapixel (f/2.0)
- Rear camera: 16-megapixel (f/1.78) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4)
- Android 9.0
- 4GB RAM
- 128GBGB internal storage expandable via Micro SD card
- Dual SIM
- Fingerprint reader
- 5000 (mAh) battery
Design
If you prefer a light phone then this is not the one for you even though it’s made from shimmering plastic that mimics glass. It has a really pretty blue colour which honestly gives it a classy expensive look, if you’re about the looks then this is the right phone for you. The screen size is measured in inches, diagonally from corner to corner. The 6.53 inches IPS capacitive touch screen with 1080 x 2340 px resolution is multitouch capable. If you’re a security junky you’re in luck because this phone has a fingerprint sensor and on the right side is the power button and a SIM tray which holds two SIM cards and the left side has the Micro SD card.
Display
- Screen size (inches) 6.53
- Touchscreen: Yes
- Resolution 1080×2340 pixels
- Aspect ratio 19.5:9
- Pixels per inch (PPI) 394
Software
The Vivo Y19 runs on Android OS v9.0 (Pie) out of the box, but the Y19’s firmware can be upgraded to a newer version of OS.
Battery
The Li-Ion 5000 mAh, the non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. This is a low maintenance battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random.
Camera
The front camera is a lot better than the back camera. However, the camera of the Vivo Y19 is equipped with autofocus. Autofocus is a camera feature that fine-tunes the focus of the camera, it is a nice feature of this smartphone, this could come in handy if you enjoy a good photography challenge.
In terms of performance, so far the phone has been smooth, however, there are so many features to review. We will continue to review this article as we find out more exciting features. so we’ll do another review for all the cool features this phone has soon.