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Vivo Y55s (2017)

$225 (Expected Price)

Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team

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Display 5.2" AMOLED

Processor Snapdragon 425

Battery 2730mAh

RAM & Storage 16GB storage, microSDXC

Full Specs

Should you buy the Vivo Y55s (2017)?

Reasons to Buy

Massive 6000 mAh battery life
Large 6.7" display for media
Excellent value at $225

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: 2017, February. Released 2017, February Status: Discontinued

Body Dimensions: 147.9 x 72.9 x 7.5 mm (5.82 x 2.87 x 0.30 in) Weight: 142 g (5.01 oz) Build: Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame SIM: Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM

Display Type: IPS LCD Size: 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm² (~69.1% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)

Platform OS: Android 6 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 3 Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) CPU: Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 GPU: Adreno 306

Memory Card slot - microSDXC (dedicated slot) Internal: 16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
- : eMMC 5.1

Main Camera Single: 13 MP, f/2.2, AF Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera Single: 5 MP, f/2.2 Video:

Sound Loudspeaker : Yes 3.5mm jack : Yes

Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BDS NFC: No Radio: FM radio USB: microUSB 2.0, OTG

Features Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery Type: Li-Ion 2730 mAh, non-removable

Misc Colors: Crown Gold, Rose Gold, Space Gray Models: 1610 Price: About 200 EUR

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.