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vivo Y28 (2014)

vivo Y28 (2014)

Brand: VIVO
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 4.7" Inch
  • Camera: 8MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 1GB RAM
  • Processor: MT6582
  • Battery: 2100mAh
  • Launch Date: 2014, December
  • Storage: 8GB storage, microSDXC
  • OS: Android 4.2.2
  • Body: 156g, 9.8mm thickness

Specs

Network

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

Launch

Announced 2014, December. Released 2014, December
Status Discontinued

Body

Dimensions 137.4 x 68.6 x 9.8 mm (5.41 x 2.70 x 0.39 in)
Weight 156 g (5.50 oz)
SIM Micro-SIM

Display

Type IPS LCD
Size 4.7 inches, 64.2 cm2 (~68.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 540 x 960 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 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 8GB 1GB RAM

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, 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 2100 mAh, removable
Stand By Up to 430 h (2G) / Up to 430 h (3G)
Talk Time Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 13 h (3G)
Audio Playback Up to 32 h

Misc

Colors White
Models Y28
Price About 100 EUR

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 7 / 10
  • Connectivity 7 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 7 / 10
  • Usability 7 / 10
  • Video Quality 7 / 10
  • Battery 7 / 10

PROS

  1. Affordable Price Point: As a budget smartphone at the time, it offered an accessible entry into the smartphone market.
  2. Dual SIM Support: Features dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) capability, which was a practical feature for managing two network connections.
  3. Expandable Storage: Includes a dedicated microSD card slot, allowing users to expand the 8GB internal storage.
  4. Decent Rear Camera (for its class): The 8MP main camera provided acceptable photos in good lighting conditions compared to other budget phones of its era.
  5. Good Call Quality: Users often praised the clear in-call audio quality and reliable network reception.
  6. Removable Battery: The 2100mAh Li-Ion battery was user-removable, allowing for potential battery swaps.
  7. 3.5mm Headphone Jack: It featured a standard 3.5mm audio jack for wired audio compatibility.
  8. FM Radio: An integrated FM radio feature was available for listening to local broadcasts.
  9. Basic Functionality: Reliably handled essential smartphone functions like calling, messaging, and basic web browsing.
  10. Lightweight: Weighing around 153g, it was relatively light and manageable to carry.

CONS

  1. Outdated Operating System: Runs on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), which is extremely old and lacks all modern app compatibility and security updates.
  2. Limited RAM: Features only 1GB of RAM, leading to significant performance limitations and lag even when it was new.
  3. Minimal Internal Storage: Only 8GB of internal storage, with very little available for apps after the OS, is inadequate for any modern use.
  4. Low-Resolution Display: The 4.7-inch IPS LCD display has a low resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in basic, pixelated visuals.
  5. Basic Camera Performance: The camera quality is very poor by today's standards, 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 2100mAh battery capacity is very small compared to modern standards and requires frequent charging with active use.
  8. Slow Processor: The 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor is slow by today's standards and struggles with demanding apps.
  9. Basic Build Materials: The body is primarily plastic, which felt less premium compared to some competitors.
  10. Proprietary Interface: The older Funtouch OS lacked the refinement and features of modern Android interfaces.

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