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vivo V5 Lite (vivo 1609)

vivo V5 Lite (vivo 1609)

Brand: VIVO
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 5.5" Inch
  • Camera: 13MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 3GB RAM
  • Processor:
  • Battery: 3000mAh
  • Launch Date: 2017, February
  • Storage: 32GB storage, microSDXC
  • OS: Android 6, Funtouch 3
  • Body: 155g, 7.6mm 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
Speed HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced 2017, January. Released 2017, February
Status Discontinued

Body

Dimensions 153.8 x 75.5 x 7.6 mm (6.06 x 2.97 x 0.30 in)
Weight 155 g (5.47 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM

Display

Type IPS LCD
Size 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~71.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

OS Android 6 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 3
CPU Octa-core

Memory

Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 32GB 3GB RAM

Main Camera

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

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS
NFC No
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

Type Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable

Misc

Colors Crown Gold, Rose Gold
Models 1609
Price About 160 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6.2
  • Design 8 / 10
  • Display 6 / 10
  • Camera 7 / 10
  • Auto Focus 6 / 10
  • Image Quality 6 / 10
  • Performance 5 / 10
  • Features 5 / 10
  • Connectivity 6 / 10
  • Call Quality 7 / 10
  • Multimedia 6 / 10
  • Usability 7 / 10
  • Video Quality 6 / 10
  • Battery 5 / 10

PROS

  1. Excellent 16MP front camera with "Moonlight Glow" flash for decent selfies.
  2. Premium, slim, and lightweight metallic-feel design.
  3. Bright and vivid 5.5-inch IPS display with decent color reproduction.
  4. Decent 3GB RAM allows for acceptable daily multitasking.
  5. Octa-core MediaTek processor provides capable performance for daily usage.
  6. Dedicated microSD card slot allows storage expansion up to 128GB.
  7. Good battery backup for moderate users, lasting from morning to evening.
  8. Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and decent loudspeaker.
  9. Comes with a pre-installed screen protector for immediate protection.
  10. Solid, reliable performance for light gaming like puzzles or 2D titles

CONS

  1. No fingerprint sensor, which was rare for its price point at release.
  2. Display resolution is only 720p (HD), not full 1080p.
  3. Uses the outdated Micro USB port instead of Type-C.
  4. The 13MP rear camera has limited sharpness and produces noise in low light.
  5. Hybrid SIM tray means you cannot use two SIMs and a MicroSD card simultaneously.
  6. Runs on outdated Android 6.0 Marshmallow with no major OS upgrades.
  7. Funtouch OS can be buggy, with reported issues regarding user interface responsiveness.
  8. Body is prone to heating during intensive tasks or gaming.
  9. Capacitive navigation keys below the display are not backlit.
  10. Limited internal storage, which fills up quickly with modern apps.

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