Vivo Y53i in South Africa

Vivo Y53i Price in South Africa

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    Expected Retail Price

    ZAR1944

    Price of Vivo Y53i in South Africa as of Apr 2026.

    Key Features:

    Brand: Vivo
    5.0″ display
    Snapdragon 425 chipset
    8 MP primary camera
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    Detailed Specifications

    Introducing the Vivo Y53i, a budget-friendly smartphone that packs a punch! This "Made in India" device is a replacement for its predecessor, the Vivo Y53, and comes at a wallet-friendly price of just Rs. 7,990. With its premium unibody curved design and 5" qHD display, the Y53i is a visual delight. Capture stunning moments with its 8MP rear camera featuring Ultra HD Mode, while the 5MP front camera with Smart Screen Flash and Face Beauty Mode 6.0 ensures picture-perfect selfies. With 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB), and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Quad-Core CPU, this phone is designed for smooth performance. Running on Fun touch OS 3.0 based on Android 6.0, the Y53i supports VoLTE, Wi-Fi, and A-GPS connectivity options. Get ready to experience a world of possibilities with the Vivo Y53i!

    For India. Also known as vivo 1606

    • Network
      Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
    • Launch
      Announced: 2018, April. Released 2018, April
      Status: Discontinued
    • Body
      Dimensions: 144.2 x 71.4 x 7.6 mm (5.68 x 2.81 x 0.30 in)
      Weight: 137 g (4.83 oz)
      SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
    • Display
      Type: IPS LCD
      Size: 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~66.9% screen-to-body ratio)
      Resolution: 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
      Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    • 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
    • - : eMMC 5.1
    • Main Camera
      Single: 8 MP, f/2.0, AF
      Features: LED flash, HDR
      Video: 720p@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
      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 2500 mAh, non-removable
    • Misc
      Colors: Crown Gold, Matte Black
      Models: 1606
      Price: About 8000 INR

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The Vivo Y53i was officially Released 2018, April.

    The starting retail price for the Vivo Y53i in South Africa is currently za ZAR1944.

    It features a vibrant 5.0" display outputting a resolution of 540x960 pixels.

    The primary shooter is a 8 megapixel setup, capable of recording video at 720p quality.

    The device is powered by a reliable 2500 mAh battery to keep you connected all day.