Vivo Y95 smartphone - advantages and disadvantages

The modern fashion for smartphones dictates tough rules for manufacturers. The device must be of high quality, powerful and meet the requirements of consumers. However, not all users have the opportunity to purchase flagship devices of famous brands. And in this situation, VIVO comes to the podium with its Y95 smartphone.

The new device is positioned as a modern mid-range smartphone. It has all the options you need. And it matches the affordable price class. That promises high sales and a set of popularity of the model. The manufacturer says about the presence of an NFC module in the device. This gives him an edge over the competition. And so this device should be described in more detail.

Design

The attractive design of the manufacturer remained practically unchanged.

The new device is analogous to the V11 family of previous generations. The colors are made in a modern format. It is a glossy black base with a blue overflow on the bottom of the case.

The front panel is 98% occupied by the screen. There are no physical buttons. Their functions are performed by three sensory points.

A definite feature is the presence of the "chameleon" shade. Thus, the bottom insert can change color from blue to purple. Depending on the viewing angle. The contours of the body have smooth lines, so the gadget looks very neat.

The only design problem is the protruding lens of the main camera. Therefore, in order not to damage the glass, the device must be carefully placed on its back. But this can be easily solved with a cover, which, according to the manufacturer, is included in the kit.

In terms of ergonomics, the company has worked hard enough here.

The front of the case is framed by a huge display. The only cutout is the camera peephole. Also striking is the wide lip at the bottom of the display. This site is completely devoid of functional organs. And it looks like a monolithic panel.

On the back there is a brand logo and lenses of the main camera. A diode flash is installed a little below.

On the right there are: volume rocker, power button. The left panel has a slot for Dual SIM. The microphone is located at the bottom, next to the MICRO USB jack. Above there is a speaker mesh, 3.5 mm Mini Jack.

Screen

The widescreen monitor with a diagonal of 6.22 inches is made using IPS technology. A nice bonus is the reproduction of the picture with minimal graininess. Which is pretty unusual for HD + resolution.

Additionally, it is possible to adjust the color rendering. That allows you to calibrate the indicators to the optimal level for each user. There is also a brightness setting. The optimal indicator is sufficient in daylight.

The implementation of the screen itself was a good solution. With a standard 19: 9 ratio, the screen doesn't have the usual bezels. The idea of ​​mounting the front camera is also interestingly implemented. She, together with the sensors, is located in the teardrop notch. This idea allows you to comfortably operate the device. A well-thought-out shell displays notifications on the monitor in convenient places. Thus, the standard bangs are a thing of the past.

Specifications

The main performance indicators are made in accordance with modern requirements for mid-range phones. The device is adapted for active gaming and complex applications.

Platform

The manufacturer VIVO applies its own shell for the Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. This software is called Funtouch OS 4.5.

For the average user, this upgrade evokes a feeling of similarity to the iOS system. The work process is based on a similar type of design. The top slider serves as a display of notifications. There is a special setting at the bottom to call up the quick settings section.

In addition, the proprietary shell presents the names of some sentences with the letter "i". The general opinion is that this system is assembled from several bases. Where are the more attractive features that increase the comfort of use come from.

The platform also has many useful applications and calibrations. There is a comfortable gesture control. Cloning applications, quickly creating screenshots. And also a motorcycle riding mode. Among other things, the procedure for finding settings has been simplified.

CPU

The power core of the device is based on a Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 chip with a 12 nm process technology.

This model provides comfortable operation of the Octa core processor designed for 8 cores. The system is based on 2 Cortex-A53 cores with a frequency of 1.95 GHz. And six Cortex A53 cores of 1.45 GHz each.

In addition to the processor, the device has a Qualcomm Adreno 505 video chip. This type of "video card" is intended for smartphones and tablets of the middle price segment. The main field of activity of the kernel is designed for the Android platform, but there are exceptions.

Support for modern standards is provided at a high level. Compatible with OpenGL ES 3.1 + AE, DirectX 12, Vulkan 1.0, OpenCL 2.0. There is also a technology for universal compression of the transmission stream. This increases the speed of the memory.

Memory

Memory indicators are also in the middle positions.

The amount of RAM is only 4 GB. However, this margin is sufficient for effective symbiosis with the installed processor. The device works pretty fast. When playing mobile games, surfing the Internet, or complex applications. Slowdowns, failures in work can not be expected.

Memory for long-term storage of files is available - 64 GB. Which is also small compared to flagship devices. However, for the purpose of the device, this is also quite enough.

At the time of launch on the market, the device is produced in only one configuration.

Battery

Under the hood of the device is a standard 4030 mAh Li-Ion battery. There are no quick charge options.

The battery capacity is sufficient for 2 - 2.5 days of continuous operation in standard mode.

In the case of active use of the device at full capacity (games, demanding applications, online watching movies), the battery life is significantly reduced and is approximately 24-28 hours.

The device is equipped with a 2.5 A charger that provides a recharge time from 0 to 100% within 2 hours. The length of the cord of 1.5 meters allows you to comfortably use the gadget while charging.

Main camera

The main camera is represented by a dual module of 13 megapixels and 2 megapixels. The auxiliary part is needed to create a deeper frame. Video recording takes place in 1080P resolution and is complemented by stereo sound. The quality of the photographs is also quite high. Color reproduction is adequate.

The interface is represented by the Google Lens option which recognizes objects in the frame.Also the main setting is the HDR mode, which improves the balance of images. This allows you to lighten dark areas.

Autofocus is performed at a decent level. The image focuses quickly so you don't miss the moment.

The general opinion about the site is that it is enough to capture the required frames in sufficient resolution.

Front-camera

The front lens is made at an average level. Its performance is sufficient to create quality selfies. But with active shooting, the picture quality may seem a little washed out.

The quality of shooting in the Slow Mo mode is also in the middle positions. Since the slowdown is not significant at all.

Audio

Sound testing on a standard application showed a rather controversial result. The external speaker is installed below average sound quality. The lower frequencies are performed in a mediocre way. However, working with headphones is exactly the opposite of an external device. The sound is clear, even at maximum volume, there is no effect of blocking the low frequencies. There is also a standard equalizer and an option to customize effects.

Additionally, there is a standard radio that works only when the headphones are on.

Connections

Connectivity is up to date. There is support for a wireless connection 3G - 4G LTE. The long-awaited NFC module also appeared, which allows you to quickly perform the necessary actions.

There is also the ability to connect to Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. This guarantees stable operation of the connection with a large amount of interference.

There is support for Dual SIM NANO SIM form factor inherent in all models. It is also possible to install additional storage up to 128 GB.

Wired connection to external devices is carried out using Micro USB.

Navigation

The navigation system is supported on all modern services. There is support for GPS BEIDOU and GLONASS.

In fact, these are the properties inherent in modern higher-end devices.

Outcome

• Attractive design;
• Long battery life;
• High-quality sound of the headset;
• NFC module;
• Adequate value.

• Low working resolution of the monitor;
• Disgusting external speaker sound;

The Vivo Y95 smartphone is the manufacturer's response to competing offers from other companies. In general, the device is positioned as a middle-class gadget. According to the tests, the performance of the device is sufficient for everyday use.

The phone will be appropriate both at a business meeting and at an institute or school. The power reserve is sufficient for efficient work with office applications and demanding games. Which will appeal to many users.