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vivo Y22 (2013)

vivo Y22 (2013)

Brand: VIVO
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 4.5" Inch
  • Camera: 8MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 1GB RAM
  • Processor: MT6582
  • Battery: 1900mAh
  • Launch Date: Released 2013
  • Storage: 4GB 1GB RAM storage, microSDXC slot
  • OS: Android 4.2.2
  • Body: 126g, 8.6mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
Speed HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

Launch

Announced 2013. Released 2013
Status Discontinued

Body

Dimensions 130.5 x 66.9 x 8.6 mm (5.14 x 2.63 x 0.34 in)
Weight 126 g (4.44 oz)
SIM Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Type IPS LCD
Size 4.5 inches, 55.8 cm2 (~63.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU Mali-400MP2

Memory

Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 4GB 1GB RAM

Main Camera

Primary Camera 8 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera Yes

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, EDR
Positioning GPS
NFC No
Infrared Port Yes
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0

Features

Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

Type Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Stand By Up to 410 h (2G) / Up to 410 h (3G)
Talk Time Up to 12 h (2G) / Up to 10 h (3G)
Audio Playback Up to 45 h

Misc

Colors White, Black
SAR 0.36 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.52 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6.9
  • Design 7 / 10
  • Display 6 / 10
  • Camera 7 / 10
  • Auto Focus 7 / 10
  • Image Quality 7 / 10
  • Performance 6 / 10
  • Features 6 / 10
  • Connectivity 7 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 7 / 10
  • Usability 7 / 10
  • Video Quality 7 / 10
  • Battery 8 / 10

PROS

  1. Affordable Price Point: Positioned as a budget-friendly device at the time of its launch.
  2. Dual SIM Support: Features dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) capability, convenient for managing two numbers.
  3. Expandable Storage: Includes a dedicated microSDXC card slot, allowing users to expand the 4GB internal storage.
  4. Removable Battery: The 1900mAh Li-Ion battery is removable, so users could potentially swap it out.
  5. Lightweight: Weighs a relatively light 130g, making it easy to carry around.
  6. 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Retains a standard 3.5mm audio jack for wired headphone compatibility.
  7. FM Radio: Includes an integrated FM radio feature for listening to local broadcasts.
  8. Basic Sensors: Equipped with essential sensors like an accelerometer, proximity sensor, and compass.
  9. Decent Call Quality: Users noted surprisingly good network reception and clear call quality for its class.
  10. Adequate Sunlight Legibility (for its time): Some reviewers found the display's sunlight legibility and viewing angles to be better than competitors in its price segment.

CONS

  1. Outdated Operating System: Runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), which is very old and has no modern app compatibility or security support.
  2. Very Limited RAM: Features only 1GB of RAM, leading to significant performance limitations and lag, even when it was new.
  3. Minimal Internal Storage: Only has 4GB of internal memory, severely limiting app installation and updates.
  4. Low-Resolution Display: The 4.5-inch IPS LCD display has a low resolution of 480 x 854 pixels (~218 ppi density), resulting in pixelated visuals.
  5. Basic Camera Quality: The 8MP rear and 5MP front cameras offer very low-quality photos and videos by modern standards.
  6. Low Battery Capacity: The 1900mAh battery capacity is very small and struggles with active use compared to today's phones.
  7. Slow Processor: Powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, performance is slow and struggles with demanding apps.
  8. Outdated Connectivity: Only supports 3G networks and older Wi-Fi standards (802.11 b/g/n), meaning slow data speeds today.
  9. Non-Backlit Navigation Buttons: The capacitive navigation buttons below the screen are not backlit, making them difficult to use in the dark.
  10. Bulky for its Screen Size: At 8.7mm thickness, some users found it a bit bulky to hold compared to the screen size.

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