Vivo Y01 Smartphone Review – The Vivo Y01 smartphone was released with a bang like their previous phone the Vivo Y33s 5G. Unlike its sibling, the phone unveil in the budget segment in March 2022 and it’s confirmed that it will launch in the Kenya smartphone market. But still, the company doesn’t make any statement regarding the global release. So, you have to wait till the makers launch some more information about this phone.
However, it can’t be denied that you are getting a pretty standard software and hardware support with this smartphone. Even though, its debut as the entry-level, you will receive relativity average features. But, it doesn’t mean that this phone is that bad. There’s still some hope with the overall specs and real-time usage. So, let’s head toward the detailed review and understand the Vivo Y01 smartphone is a value for money.
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Vivo Y01 Smartphone Review
Highlights
- The phone comes with a 6.51-inches IPS LCD panel that grants a 720p resolution display.
- As for the hardware section, you will obtain a 12nm Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 chipset under the hood.
- The software end is equipped with the Android 11 Go edition with Funtouch 11.1 customization features.
- As for the camera department, the phone delivers a 13MP or 8MP main camera at the back with a 5MP selfie camera.
- Vivo Y01 is powered through the massive Li-Po 5000 mAh battery setup along with standard charging support.
Design and Display
Let’s start with the design layout, the Vivo Y01 arrives with a pretty simple design appearance that brings the plastic build body, while you will notice a rectangle shape camera module at the back. In terms of the overall look, the phone gives yet another entry-level smartphone vibes with mixed feelings
However, it doesn’t mean that you will get average built quality. No, the Vivo Y01 grants an 8.3mm thickness body with roughly 178-gram weight. With this, you won’t face any problem holding this phone in a single hand. As for the color variant options, you can rely on Vivo as they offer the best shade options in the market. You can choose between Sapphire Blue and Elegant Black.
Both of them look pretty simple with the branding at the bottom, but if you want something professional, the elegant black is a great choice. On the other hand, the 6.51-inches IPS LCD provides ample color and contrast for a better screen experience, while the 720p resolution does work properly. But if you try to use the phone outdoor, you won’t be able to see anything due to the low brightness nits configuration.
Memory and Internal
As for the hardware part, the Vivo Y01 houses a 12nm Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 processor that renders a 4x 2.35GHz top cloaking speed. This section handles all the large processes and provides you better user experience. While on the other side, the remaining 4x 1.8GHz cloaking speed cores provide great support in the daily usage task.
In terms of the Android interface experience, the company implanted the Android 11 (Go edition), which might not have robust customization features. But still, it can give a quite lightweight user interface as the number of bloatware apps is drastically removed and you are getting a pretty sleek experience with this.
Now, moving to the internal storage section, you are getting 32GB internal space that clubs along with the 2GB to 3GB RAM options. Although, if you are a heavy user, you will have a hard time using this phone because it’s not designed for heavy performance. With this phone, all you can expect is normal usage without any lags. But if you try to do multi-tasking, it could cause overheating and lag issues.
Camera
The camera section is what you can expect from the entry-level smartphone, so we recommend you don’t get your hopes high from the start because it might disappoint the overall experience. With that in mind, let’s talk about the key highlights of the camera configuration. You are getting the 13MP primary lens on the back panel, while there are some markets in which the phone will be released with an 8MP main lens.
On the other hand, the phone renders a 5MP selfie camera on the front. From the specs, it looks like a pretty average setup, while the real-time experience is similar too. You can click decent daylight photos, but the image quality would be a hit or miss. Even under 12000 INR devices can produce better camera quality.
Anyway, the video recording can go up to 1080p resolution, which is pretty much ok according to the price segment. As for the camera app, you are getting various features, filters, effects, and modes to improvise the photography, but at the end of the day, they are not working properly.
Battery and Others
In terms of battery power, the Vivo Y01 smartphone arrives with a 5000 mAh Li-Po battery setup. With this, the company assured that you will obtain more than 5+ hours of screen time for simultaneous usage. Besides this, the phone offers a regular charger inside the box.
As for the additional features, the Vivo Y01 is one of the entry-level segment phones that provides face unlock features and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner gives a trendy aspect. Though these attributes depend on the market, so they can’t apply to every model. But still, the sound experience is good. The Vivo Y01 cost roughly $115 (Rs 8,999 in India) approx, which is a pretty absurd price tag compared to overall features and specs.
Vivo Y01 Specifications Detail
Down below you can see the full specifications of the Vivo Y01 smartphone.
| Specifications | Vivo Y01 |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Announced | March 2022 |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Dimensions | 6.46 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches |
| Weight | 178 g |
| Size | 6.51 inches |
| Display | IPS LCD 20:9 ratio ~270 PPI density |
| Protection | No |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition), Funtouch 11.1 |
| Chipset | 12nm – Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 |
| CPU | Octa-core 4×2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Card slot | Yes (dedicated slot) |
| RAM | 2GB, 3GB |
| Internal | 32GB eMMC 5.1 |
| Camera | 8 MP, AF or 13 MP, AF LED flash Max – 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie | 5MP |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | No |
| Infrared port | No |
| Radio | Yes (market dependent) |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Sensors | Side-mounted fingerprint (region dependent), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Colors | Sapphire Blue, Elegant Black |
| Expected Price | $115 (Rs 8,999 in India) approx. |
Conclusion
The Vivo Y01 is an entry-level phone as you won’t even get the basic features according to the price range. But there are two reasons for considering this phone. The first one would be its simple and easy-to-use interface. Secondly, it grants long-lasting battery life. Apart from this, there’s no reason to purchase this phone in the first place.
You will find multiple options that will provide better features in the same range. On the other hand, if you are looking for a smartphone under $150, you can check out the other version of a mid-range phone. But a proper alternative would be the Samsung Galaxy M13 as it arrives at a lower price and offers similar features and specs.
