One of the fastest growing Chinese brands, Vivo has introduced the world to yet another novelty in the budget segment. Recall that using Vivo smartphones we can hear high-quality sound from our gadget. Also, due to the different price category, smartphones of this brand can be afforded by both wealthy people and ordinary students, which gives rise to the popularity of models from Vivo.
As for the Y90, there is a good screen that allows you not only to search for information on the Internet, but also to watch movies. Alas, the quality of pictures and video is lame because of the camera. We will consider these and other advantages and disadvantages of the new item in more detail in this article.
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Vivo brand
Initially, many are familiar with Vivo as a manufacturer of BBK household appliances. It was VVK who subsequently decided to open 3 subsidiaries, one of which was Vivo.
The Vivo brand specializes in the production of smartphones, accessories and software. A distinctive feature of the company is a reasonable ratio of price and quality, and smartphones of this brand are equipped with a huge number of innovative technologies. Not all the best manufacturers can afford to produce inexpensive but interesting gadgets.
Despite the ratings of high-quality smartphone manufacturers, where Vivo is far from leading places, for example, in January 2020 they accounted for about 0.6%, the brand is conquering the market rather quickly. If you look at the list of "popular smartphone models" over the past year, then you will probably find Vivo there.
Vivo Y90 review
Vivo Y90 is a representative of the Y line of smartphones, which demonstrates a budgetary pricing policy and is designed for those users who want a quality gadget at an affordable cost. The release of this model took place in July 2020.
Based on the pricing policy and the speed of the produced models, you should not overestimate expectations for this smartphone, because there is a possibility that there will be few changes in comparison with the predecessor, and not everything will be at the highest level. But in any case, the opportunity to purchase a good gadget for little money also deserves attention to manufacturers who think about all their customers with different incomes.
Equipment
The package contains: a silicone case, a smartphone, a paper clip for easy removal of the SIM card, a charger adapter, a microUSB cable, and an operating manual for the gadget.
Design
The novelty has a laconic and consistent design. Considering the dimensions of the gadget, it is great for watching movies, searching for information, for games that do not consume much performance.
Smartphone dimensions:
- Width: 75.09mm;
- Length: 155.11mm;
- Thickness: 8.28mm;
- Weight: 163 gr.
If you turn the phone over, then everything is standard there: a camera with a flash and a brand logo.
The body is made of aluminum alloy and plastic, the corners are sloping. The back panel of the device is made of matte plastic. In terms of the color scheme, the developers did not spoil the users and offer two color options: black and gold.
Screen
The display type is IPS, which indicates the presence of rich colors and color reproduction with large viewing angles. Also, the smartphone can be freely used in the sun, it will not affect the image or the eyes of the buyer. Gadget touch screen type: capacitive, multitouch.
As you know, the larger the screen diagonal, the larger the screen itself. In this model, the screen is 6.22 inches or 15.8 cm at a resolution of 720x1520.Approximate screen width - 6.76 cm, height - 14.28 cm.
As for the pixel density, that is, how many pixels are per inch of the screen, then in the Y90 their number is 270. The color depth is 24 bits or 16,777,216 colors.
The front panel occupies 88.6% of the screen, but since there is a cutout for the front camera, the working area of the smartphone screen is 83.18% due to its teardrop-shaped upper part, the “chin” of the gadget is wide.
Filling
If we consider the filling of the device, then it is worth starting with the system software. The operating system in this device is Funtouch 4.5 OS, Android version 8.1. The Y90 is powered by a MediaTek Helio A22 4-core SoC with a frequency of 2000 MHz. The chip is made using 12 nm technology. As you know, this system made its debut in the Xiaomi Redmi 6A and was presented in 2018.
Single-channel RAM is 2 GB, with a frequency of 933 MHz.
The volume of internal memory is 16/32 GB, but it is possible to increase it thanks to support for SD cards up to 256 GB.
Judging by the characteristics of the operating system, you can immediately understand that the device cannot be called nimble, that is, it is clearly not for active games. One of the reasons is a stripped-down version of the Y90 processor for the budget segment.
Autonomy
What really surprised and pleased the Y90 developers was the battery. The battery here is 4030 mAh, non-removable, Li-Po type. There is no fast charging, which is logical at such a cost. The smartphone is connected to the charger via microUSB.
If we consider that the gadget is equipped with a screen with HD + resolution and a good processor, then the power consumption will be almost minimal, which gives an additional reserve. With such a spaciousness, you can use your gadget with peace of mind for two days. Moreover, the Internet and the familiar Android interface are only conducive to this.
Camera
The main rear camera is single and surprisingly low resolution, only 8 MP (f 2.0). There is a backlight and LED flash. The front camera for selfies is located in the cutout on the front of the screen, its resolution is 5 megapixels (f 1.8).
According to these indicators, it is clear that photos and videos are clearly not the strong point of this gadget. If you are wondering how a smartphone takes pictures at night, then sharpness and focusing are not what the Y90 can boast of. On the other hand, no matter how there is this device for communication, and not for professional photo shoots.
Among the features of the camera are autofocus, zoom, ferry shooting, white balance and ISO settings, etc.
All the details of shooting video and photos can be seen in the examples of photos.
Communications
There is no biometric identification according to the classical genre, i.e., by fingerprint. Authentication can be done by unlocking a face scan with a selfie camera. Reviews on this issue are more negative because in the age of technology, users want a reliable and productive phone. It all depends on what selection criteria you have, you choose for the price or functionality and protection are important for you.
Wired communication can be performed through the micro-USB port of version 2.0, more specifically, data transfer, charging and On-The-Go occurs using the port.
Price policy
Average price: 6 500 rubles.
Since the gadget has recently been released in Pakistan and should also be released in India, it is difficult to say exactly how much it will cost in our country and it is not known when sales in Eastern Europe will start. On foreign sources, the price is 120 dollars or 105 euros, and the version with 32 GB of internal memory costs 20 dollars / 15 euros more. Therefore, if you think about where it is profitable to buy a new product, then you can wait for the receipt on Flipkart or Amazon.
Specifications
To make it a little easier and more comfortable to get acquainted with the technical data of the above-named phone model, we will highlight the most important of them in a special table.
| Parameters | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Body materials | glass, plastic, aluminum |
| Display | 6.22 inches |
| operating system | Android 8.1 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Media MT67761 Helio A22 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| RAM | 16/32 GB and 2 GB RAM |
| ROM | microSD, up to 256 GB |
| Rear single cell | 8 MP, LED flash |
| Video | 1080p |
| Front single camera | 5 MP |
| Video | 720p |
| Battery | 4030 mAh, non-removable, Li-Po, no fast charging |
| Sensors and scanners | compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, light, face scanner |
| SIM card | 2, nano-sim, dual sim |
| Communication | 2G, 3G, 4G (GSM / HSPA / LTE) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Wi-Fi direct, hotspot |
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Audio jack | 3.5mm |
| Radio | FM radio |
Positive and negative sides
The review allows you to summarize all the information provided about the Vivo Y90 and highlight the most important pros and cons. Perhaps, after reading them, you will finally understand for yourself whether you need this device.
Advantages:
- ratio between price and quality;
- good battery capacity;
- support for SD cards;
- modern display;
- high quality shell.
Disadvantages:
- weak camera;
- small amount of RAM;
- poor performance.
Outcome
Often we hear questions from everywhere, how to choose a smartphone Which company is better to take Which is better to buy a model And how does the phone take pictures
First of all, you should figure out what exactly you expect from the gadget. High-speed Internet or high-quality selfies, a beautiful design or a solid case, a large amount of memory, or just the ability to order pizza. Having identified the criteria that are important for yourself, think about how much you are willing to spend, taking into account your preferences. And only then should you study the materials, read reviews and reviews in search of your ideal model.
As for the Vivo Y9 model, having considered all the important characteristics, pros and cons, we can say that this smartphone is worthy of your attention. For this price, you really get a decent device with a good battery and sufficient performance for the casual gamer and photo enthusiast.
