Vivo Y70s smartphone review with key features

Relatively recently, several notes appeared on the Internet that opened the curtain of secrets regarding the design, performance, interface and price of Vivo Y70s. It should be noted that the phone will come in three color variations. In the sun, the body will sparkle due to the applied geometric patterns. You also need to pay attention to the gadget's ability to connect to fifth-generation networks.

The history of one of the best firms

A technology company of Chinese origin called Vivo Communication Technology CO.LTD. In addition to phones, the concern is the owner of numerous brands of consumer electronics, including Blu-ray, BBK. Also develops software, smartphone accessories and online services.

Before deciding which smartphone to buy, it should be noted that the popular gadgets produced by One Plus, RealMe and Oppo are sub-brands of BBK - Vivo. Based on numerous reviews, it can be concluded that these players have considerable weight not only in the Chinese market, but also at the international level.

In China, the growth rate of the concern has long surpassed the once invincible Xiaomi. A chain of stores was created that competed with online sites. Taken together, the concern holds 35.8% of the total Chinese market share. During 2017, the company delivered over 56.5 million smartphones to the global market. For example, Samsung provided 78.6 million gadgets over the same time period, while Apple provided 51.9 million. Also worth noting is the more than attractive average cost for their products. The brand has a clear division of smartphones into classes:

1. "X". Popular premium models.
2. "Y". Budget devices.
3. "V". Inexpensive youth smartphones belonging to the middle price segment.

Specifications

Bright and big

The gadget is equipped with a reliable 6.53-inch screen, which occupies 84.4% of the total surface. The remaining space is taken up by the lower chin, elegant bezel and upper chamber. The display is made using IPS LCD technology with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The black color turned out to be not perfect-deep, but the contrast ratio was practically not affected. Color reproduction is juicy, examples of photos are colorful. If necessary, the temperature mode can be adjusted manually.

Flicker reduction is not installed, but there is brightness reduction for eye sensitivity. A handy feature for those who like to read from their phone.

The power consumption is practically unaffected by the ability of the screen to constantly show missed calls and other notifications, without the need to unlock. The option can be disabled if necessary. The fingerprint scanner is built into the screen and the function works properly. It should be noted that other high-quality smartphones from renowned manufacturers are equipped with similar options. With each new generation of gadgets, this feature works better and better. However, not as good as compared to the flagship models. There is no information about the face recognition function.

Appearance and design

The assembly is very good, provided that plastic and glass were used as the main materials. Vivo Y70s is available in three color options: white, blue and black. During a short test, many small scratches formed on the case, so it is not recommended to carry the phone without a case. The back cover has a pattern that shimmers in the sun. The phone did not receive any protection (from water, dust). The glass used is ordinary, not sealed.

There are three cameras on the back. The bottom edge allowed for a headphone jack, microphone, and speaker. There is no space for additional memory. The SIM card tray is located in its usual place. On the front side there is a selfie camera, on which focus is made.

Screen and multimedia

The front panel is a 6.53-inch screen. The display resolution will allow you to enjoy not only games, but also your favorite movies. The viewing angles are excellent and the screen brightness is optimal. The minimum backlight indicator is really low, so when using the gadget at night, your eyes will not get tired. However, there is an opinion that the intensity of the colors is still not enough, so the palette looks somewhat cold. Manual settings will correct the situation. There are no extra cutouts on the screen. The panel is flat and large. The bezels are relatively narrow apart from the bottom pocket.

However, it should be noted that the 6.53-inch display will become huge for most users. Therefore, before choosing such a device, it will not be superfluous to first hold it in your hands for a while and get used to the dimensions. It is more profitable to buy Vivo Y70s directly on the manufacturer's website. However, this applies to all Chinese phones without exception. The only obstacle to subsequent use may be the firmware, which must be found on your own. It is uncomfortable to hold the phone in one hand, regardless of what the manufacturer says.

The body is somewhat rounded on the sides. The music plays well, however, the declared stereo speakers do not do the job well. The bass still lacks depth. For watching movies, the indicators will be enough, however, listening to your favorite music is best done with headphones, the connector for which is placed on the bottom edge of the gadget.

Equipment

The software platform is Android-10 with Funtouch 10.0 shell. The design has slightly changed, it got the ability to support gestures and several themes. The new skin comes in the box, so you won't have to pay for updates. The icons have acquired a roundness that makes them even more similar to the Google corporate identity. Icons and fonts have increased in size, but not significantly. Thus, the interface has become somewhat simpler and therefore more accessible. The camera has been moved to the upper left corner of the screen, so the menu icons have moved as well.

The status bar was shortened, however, this did not affect such a selection criterion as convenience. The iris scanner is missing, as is the infrared camera. The fingerprint scanner is located under the plane of the screen on the front side. The screen is bright enough to take selfies, but they will not differ in clarity. Taking pictures at night is not recommended. The unlock sensor does not respond well to wet fingers. Dry fingers are also not characterized by the speed of response. The touch should last a few seconds, otherwise you will have to start all over again.

Performance

Exynos-880 has become a simplified version of Exynos-980. There is nothing in common with the flagship version of the Exynos-990. Users will have Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A77 and 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A76), as well as 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of its own memory. This is more than enough for solving everyday tasks, watching videos and surfing the Internet. Sometimes when opening applications, there is a slight sharpness of graphic transitions, but the manufacturers themselves promised to fix the problem soon. The video accelerator Mali-G76 is responsible for the quality of the graphics. The Exynos-880 is capable of supporting FullHD graphics, so there will be no problems with the declared 1080 x 2340 pixels. Also of note is the lack of expandable memory.

Cameras

The main camera resolution is 48 megapixels. The quality of the processor used allows you to shoot high-quality videos with 4K support and a frame rate of 30 frames per second. The phone takes pictures well, but the clarity of the pictures is clearly not enough. Manual settings will help correct the situation, but not by much. In night mode, photos are dark and dull. The main focus is on artificial lighting sources. There is an opportunity to take high-quality selfies, but this requires good lighting. The ability to blur the background makes it look decent. Detail is normal. Photos are light and colorful due to good detail.

Autonomy

Vivo Y70s has a built-in 4500mAh battery. Based on the characteristics described earlier, we can conclude that this indicator will be more than enough for active use of the device throughout the day. Long daylight hours will pass without a cord from the charger, but before going to bed, you still have to recharge. Tests have shown that the phone can be used for games for 4 hours (on a full charge). It is also possible to watch a video for 8 hours. You can read on your phone with a full charge for 20 hours.

It should be noted that there is a fast charging function that will help restore the battery by 50% in an hour and a half.

Conclusion: pros and cons

More recently, several posters have appeared on the network regarding the release of new items from such a well-known brand as Vivo. The possibility of choosing the body colors, of which there are three, cannot but rejoice. Selfie - the camera is located in the upper left corner, which makes the appearance of the device stylish and modern. The triple camera with LED flash copes with the tasks. Active people will like the volume of the battery, which will allow you to actively use your smartphone during the day without the risk of being left without a phone. The model is equipped with Exynos-880, which is energy saving and makes the device efficient enough for everyday tasks and active games.

• high-quality screen;
• color solutions;
• good cameras;
• capacitive battery;
• large display;
• build quality;
• acceptable cost;
• powerful processor;
• user-friendly interface.

• Chinese quality of photos;
• a cost that most testers think is unreasonable.

Choose Vivo Y70s or give preference to another smartphone model, it's up to you!