New Release Updated: Mar 2026

Vivo Y16

$133 (Expected Price)

Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team

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Display 6.51" AMOLED

Processor Helio P35

Battery 5000mAh

RAM & Storage 32GB/64GB/128GB storage, microSDXC

Full Specs

Should you buy the Vivo Y16?

Reasons to Buy

Massive 6000 mAh battery life
Large 6.7" display for media
Excellent value at $133

Reasons to Avoid

May be bulky due to large battery
Average camera performance in low light

Full Specifications

Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE

Launch Announced: 2022, September 01 Status: Available. Released 2022, September 01

Body Dimensions: 164 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.32 in) Weight: 184 g (6.49 oz) Build: Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - : Splashproof

Display Type: IPS LCD Size: 6.51 inches, 102.3 cm² (~82.5% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)

Platform OS: Android 12, Funtouch 12 Chipset: Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) CPU: Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) GPU: PowerVR GE8320

Memory Card slot - microSDXC (dedicated slot) Internal: 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM

Main Camera Dual: 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) Features: LED flash Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera Single: 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) Video: Yes

Sound Loudspeaker : Yes 3.5mm jack : Yes

Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS NFC: No Radio: FM radio USB: USB Type-C, OTG

Features Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery Type: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable Charging: 10W wired

Misc Colors: Drizzling Gold, Stellar Black Models: V2204, V2214 Price: ₹ 10,449

Frequently Asked Questions

With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.

Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.