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vivo Y55s (2017)

vivo Y55s (2017)

Brand: VIVO
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 5.2" Inch
  • Camera: 13MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 2/3GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 425
  • Battery: 2730mAh
  • Launch Date: 2017, February
  • Storage: 16GB storage, microSDXC
  • OS: Android 6, Funtouch 3
  • Body: 142g, 7.5mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 40 - Malaysia, Vietnam
1, 3, 5, 8 - Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines
1, 3, 5, 40 - India
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

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

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

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 5 MP, f/2.2

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

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

5.2
  • Design 6 / 10
  • Display 5 / 10
  • Camera 5 / 10
  • Auto Focus 5 / 10
  • Image Quality 5 / 10
  • Performance 4 / 10
  • Features 4 / 10
  • Connectivity 6 / 10
  • Call Quality 7 / 10
  • Multimedia 5 / 10
  • Usability 5 / 10
  • Video Quality 4 / 10
  • Battery 6 / 10

PROS

  1. Provides a sleek, lightweight, and comfortable design.
  2. Equipped with 3GB RAM, which allows for decent multitasking at that price point.
  3. Features a dedicated microSD card slot to expand storage without sacrificing a SIM slot.
  4. Includes 4G LTE and VoLTE support for better voice quality.
  5. 13MP rear camera performs decently well in good lighting conditions.
  6. The 5.2-inch display size makes it easy for one-handed usage.
  7. Comes with a pre-installed screen guard and sometimes a silicone case in the box.
  8. Offers useful software features like Smart Split (split-screen).
  9. Good battery life that can last a full work day with moderate usage.
  10. The phone includes an Eye Protection mode to reduce strain.

CONS

  1. Lacks a fingerprint sensor, which was common in competitors at this price.
  2. Internal storage is only 16GB, which is insufficient for modern apps.
  3. Runs on an older, entry-level Snapdragon 425 processor.
  4. The 720p HD display resolution is lower than competitor full-HD options.
  5. The phone does not support faster charging, leading to long charging times.
  6. Cameras struggle significantly in low-light conditions.
  7. The device is stuck on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with no major OS updates.
  8. Lacks scratch protection on the screen (no Gorilla Glass).
  9. Occasional lags and performance issues reported when running heavy apps.
  10. The build is plastic/metal alloy, which feels less premium than metal competitors.

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