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Vivo Y15: Still the Budget Champion?

Vivo Y15: Still the Budget Champion?

Are you in the market for a budget-friendly mobile phone? The Vivo Y15 can be a great pick for you if you have a tight budget of under Rs.20,000. Although it was launched way back in 2019 (discontinued now), you can get it in used condition and it still has most of the essential features you would expect from a decent smartphone in this price range. Are you curious to see the Vivo  Y15 price in Pakistan and other details? Let’s see them here!

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Vivo Y15 Design

Many of you won’t be expecting much in terms of design from a slightly old phone like the Y15. But it is still decent and user-friendly. It’s a little thicker but the lightweight of around 190g compensates that and makes it easier to carry around. 

Dimensions159.4 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight190.5 g
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors    Aqua Blue, Burgundy Red

Display

The Vivo Y15 has a 6.35-inch display with a 720 x 1544 pixel resolution which is decent enough for a phone like this. You are going to get an IPS LCD with a simple 60Hz refresh rate. So, nothing much to talk about in this department.

Display TypeIPS LCD
Size6.35 inches  (~81.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution720 x 1544 pixels (~268 ppi density)

Performance

Well! you cannot expect much in terms of performance from a phone under Rs.20K, Vivo Y15 is no exception. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio P22 chipset & 4GB RAM. So, it is capable of performing daily tasks seamlessly. You may also be able to play basic-level games on it but nothing more demanding. Also, the Y15 comes equipped with 64GB of internal storage (expandable with a micro SD card), which can hold a decent amount of photos, videos, and apps. 

OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9
ChipsetMediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUPowerVR GE8320
Memory64GB 4GB RAM (internal)
Expandable with dedicated card slot microSDXC
Memory TypeeMMC 5.1

Camera

The Y15 packs a triple rear camera system, which includes a 13MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, the Y15 features a 16 MP camera for capturing selfies. you must be shocked by these basic-level cameras as Vivo is also famous for its impressive cameras. But for a phone of this budget, these cameras are pretty decent.

Cameras13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide)
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06″, 1.0µm
Video1080p@30fps

Battery and Other Features

The Vivo Y15 is equipped with a 5000 mAh non-removable battery. But remember that it’s a 3 to 4-year-old phone so, the battery might not give the backup you will get from the new phones of the same battery capacity. The features are pretty regular ones you will find in some other phones of this category like a loudspeaker and a 3.5mm jack for earphones and other audio needs.

Battery5000 mAh, non-removable
SoundLoudspeaker
3.5mm jack

Vivo Y15 Price in Pakistan

You can find Vivo Y15 on OLX Pakistan for about Rs.16,000 to Rs.18,000. The price may vary depending on the phone’s condition and some other factors.

Conclusion

In the end, Vivo Y15 is a decent option if you are looking for an affordable smartphone under Rs.20K. It’s not the newest model, but it offers many features that still make it a worthy choice for someone on a budget. Plus, it has a camera setup that lets you take various kinds of photos. Since the Vivo Y15 has been discontinued, you can find it used for a reasonable price on OLX. If you are still looking for other options, check out the best Infinix mobiles from 15,000 to 20,000.

Would you buy Vivo Y15 or do you have any other option in mind? Tell us in the comment section below.

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