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vivo Y27 (2014)

vivo Y27 (2014)

Brand: VIVO
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 4.7" Inch
  • Camera: 8MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 1GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 410
  • Battery: 2260mAh
  • Launch Date: 2014, December
  • Storage: 16GB storage, microSDXC
  • OS: Android 4.4.4
  • Body: 137g, 7mm 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, 7
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced 2014, December. Released 2014, December
Status Discontinued

Body

Dimensions 136.9 x 68.1 x 7 mm (5.39 x 2.68 x 0.28 in)
Weight 137 g (4.83 oz)
SIM Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Type IPS LCD
Size 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~65.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Adreno 306

Memory

Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 16GB 1GB RAM
eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

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

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 5 MP

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, GLONASS, BDS
NFC No
Infrared Port Yes
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0

Features

Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type 2260 mAh, non-removable
Stand By Up to 410 h (2G) / Up to 410 h (3G)
Talk Time Up to 13 h (2G) / Up to 13 h (3G)
Audio Playback Up to 32 h

Misc

Colors White
Models Y27L
SAR EU 0.40 W/kg (head) 0.48 W/kg (body)

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

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

PROS

  1. Slim and Premium Design: The device featured a very slim profile and a premium metal frame, which made it look and feel more expensive than its price segment at the time.
  2. Decent Camera (for its price): The 8MP rear camera with LED flash offered acceptable image quality in good lighting conditions for a budget phone from that era.
  3. Good Call Quality: Users frequently praised the clear in-call audio quality and reliable network reception.
  4. Android 4.4.4 KitKat OS: It ran a relatively optimized version of Android at the time, offering a smoother experience than some competitors running older software.
  5. Removable Battery: The 2260mAh Li-Ion battery was user-removable, a useful feature for replacement or swapping.
  6. Expandable Storage: Included a dedicated microSD card slot, allowing users to expand the 8GB internal storage.
  7. 3.5mm Headphone Jack: It featured a standard 3.5mm audio jack for wired audio.
  8. Lightweight: Weighing in at 135g, it was comfortable and easy to carry.
  9. Affordable Price Point: It was a budget-friendly option upon its release in 2014.
  10. Basic Functionality: It reliably handled basic smartphone functions like calling, messaging, and casual web browsing.

CONS

  1. Outdated Operating System: Runs on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), which is extremely old, unsupported, and not compatible with modern apps or security standards.
  2. Limited RAM: Only features 1GB of RAM, severely limiting performance and making multitasking difficult.
  3. Low-Resolution Display: The 4.5-inch IPS LCD display has a low resolution of 480 x 854 pixels (~218 ppi density), resulting in basic, pixelated visuals.
  4. Minimal Internal Storage: Only 8GB of internal storage, with very little available for apps after the OS, is inadequate by modern standards.
  5. Basic Camera Performance: While decent for its price in 2014, the camera performance is poor compared to any modern smartphone, especially in low light.
  6. No 4G Connectivity: Only supports 2G and 3G networks, meaning slow data speeds and potential network compatibility issues today.
  7. Low Battery Capacity: The 2260mAh battery is very small compared to modern standards and requires frequent charging with active use.
  8. Slow Processor: The Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) processor, though 64-bit capable, is slow by today's standards.
  9. No FM Radio: Unlike some of its contemporaries (like the vivo Y15 or Y22), this model did not include an FM radio feature.
  10. Proprietary Interface (Funtouch OS 2.0): The early version of Funtouch OS was considered basic and lacked some customization options found in stock Android or other interfaces.

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