Review of the Vivo Y30 smartphone with the main characteristics

The Vivo Y30 smartphone was announced on 05/07/2020. The emphasis is primarily on design and a capacitive battery, which is equipped with a model of such a popular brand. Advanced technologies were used to create the device. The interface of the phone has remained unchanged and familiar to most Vivo users. It should be noted that the now popular color gradient, which in the sun allows you to arrange an indescribable light show. The average price for the Vivo Y30 will be about $200, which makes it more than affordable for lovers of everything new and innovative. However, like any other product from the Middle Kingdom, it will be more profitable to buy it directly from the manufacturer's website.

A 5000 mAh battery deserves special attention. This will allow you to work on your smartphone longer, enjoy the colorful picture of movies and active games. With such a battery, you will need to charge the gadget every few days, subject to active video viewing, surfing the Internet, telephony and listening to music.

How it all started

The exact date of foundation of Vivo, in open sources, has not been found. The thing is that this kind of information is carefully hidden. There is an opinion that this happened in 2009. It is impossible to confirm or deny this information. Vivo cannot be classified as a standalone brand, as it has become a subsidiary of such a giant as BBK. The concern was founded by Shen Wei, but there is no information regarding who he previously worked for. The person does not flaunt his personal life, but from time to time he comments on the news that appears on the official website of the company.

One of the best firms in China announced its first smartphone in 2011. And at the end of 2012, the first model with a separate Vivo X1 DAC was released. Before that, several more nimble and productive models entered the market, however, they were far from perfect, so they were not in great demand. On the lids, the logo of the parent company was used as a logo. Reviews, in most cases, were positive.

The focus was made on the youth audience and the brand did not fail. Stylish design and reasonable price were appreciated. In addition, the brand was promoted with the help of BBK, which was more promoted.

High-quality and inexpensive smartphones from Vivo

Phones of this brand are divided into three classes, each of which has certain designations:

1. "V". Youth models belonging to the middle price segment.
2. "Y". Functional communicators of the budget class.
3. "X". Premium smartphones.

Models belonging to the "V" series have a reasonable price and reliable filling. The most popular are Vivo V1 and Vivo V-max. A 5-inch screen and a powerful processor (Snapdragon-410), which is fueled by 2 GB of RAM. For 2015, the performance was excellent. The older brother was equipped with a 5.5-inch display and Snapdragon-615. Vivo V3-max became one of the best-selling models in the world.

At the beginning of 2016, the novelties of the Y series received the OC Vivo Funtouch certification in the face of the Y55I. This made it possible to equip the device with such useful functions as:

1. Smart Beauty Mode.
2. smart click.
3. smart wake.

The basis was Qualcomm Snapdragon-430 with eight cores.

In every smartphone of the "X" series, there is an application of innovative technologies. Each phone is a unique product that can impress even the most boring user. An example is the Vivo X6 model, which was equipped with 4 GB of RAM and a MediaTek MT6752 processor (1.7 GHz). At the time of release, the Vivo X1 smartphone was the thinnest in the world. The Vivo X5 PRO has an unusual feature for recognizing the owner by the iris of the eye using a selfie camera. Vivo Xplay-5 became popular thanks to 6 GB of RAM, and the thickness of Vivo X5 is only 0.45 cm.

Specifications Vivo Y30

Display

Phones with a screen resolution of 720x1560 pixels are far from the last century. Eminent brands still produce smartphones with similar characteristics to this day. For games, viewing content and video quality is sufficient.

There are several arguments in favor of HD resolution, despite the 6.47-inch screen:

1. The battery will last longer. Modern processors are able to provide a high-resolution display, however, the consequences are obvious. With more power consumption, the battery drains faster. Even with a battery of 4000 mAh or more, it may not be enough for the declared two days of operation. The charge will be used to illuminate additional LEDs, which are twice as many in TFT matrices and OLED displays. The conclusion is obvious: the lower the resolution, the longer the charge will last.
2. You don't need more to complete everyday tasks.Not every user seeks to acquire a device of 6 inches or more. For most, 5 inches is enough. For such a segment, there are enough such indicators, which is why they are popular. As an example, consider iPhones, whose resolution is not much better than HD. However, this does not affect their popularity in any way. This selection criterion is no longer considered the main one.

Performance

The Mediatek MT6765 processor cannot be called the most productive, however, to this day it is able to provide the necessary performance of the smartphone. In a complete set with Helio P35 (12nm), the gadget gets the necessary speed and endurance. They are equipped not only with mobile devices, but also with tablets. Entered the market in 2017, produced according to the 12nm process technology. In addition to eight ARM-type Cortex-a53 cores, they operate at a frequency of 2.3 GHz. Note the support for 64-bit data. PowerVR GE-8320 is responsible for the graphics quality. Can work with fourth generation networks. You can download at 300 Mbps and upload at 150 Mbps.

The processor can support a 25 MP camera, dual, triple or even quad camera. 4 GB of RAM is enough to complete the tasks. According to users, more memory could be installed, however, in this case, the smartphone would slow down. Screen unlock works well. There are no complaints about this part. The fingerprint scanner is located on the back cover and its actuation rate is high.

In terms of display support, memory and camera support, Mediatek is practically the same as Snapdragon-636.

Camera

Autofocus is present in the main camera, but the stabilizer does not work very well.In sufficient light, the sensors work excellently, however, when transferring photos to a laptop, you can notice the graininess. Sharpness is not enough for portrait shots, which are very high quality.

The night mode copes with the main tasks, but one should not expect a “wow effect”. An example of how the phone takes pictures at night can be found below.

For those looking to purchase a camera phone, the Vivo Y30 should not be considered. The front camera is located in the upper left corner, which may be unusual for many. For video calls, 8 MP resolution is sufficient. However, we should not forget that under artificial lighting the quality will deteriorate sharply. For a high-quality selfie, followed by exposure to social networks - not enough. Various filters provided by the manufacturer will help solve the problem.

Compared to previously released models, software changes have become noticeable. HDR - shooting a stationary subject will create several images on the clipboard at the same time, allowing you to choose the most successful shot. There is no delay in this shooting mode. Focus is working properly.

autonomy

Vivo has always been good with autonomy. Vivo Y30 is no exception. The smartphone is equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, which is charged by a 10 W charger. Thus, the manufacturer stated that one charge should be enough for the whole day and not just light. We are talking about putting the phone on charge only before going to bed. Often at such a time the phone is already almost empty, and if not, then many prefer to read or watch something before going to bed.However, the declared data relate to those cases when a person practically "lives" in the phone (active games, watching videos).

Provided that a person uses the device exclusively for work and for telephony, then charging should be enough for 2-3 days. A proprietary charging system with a power of 10 W is included. There is no mention of the possibility of fast charging. The phone does not support this feature. The smartphone also does not support wireless charging.

Conclusion

If the buyer is looking to own their own quality phone at a good price, then the Vivo Y30 is a great choice. However, for those who seek to purchase a camera phone, this model is clearly not suitable. Such a phone will be a great gift for parents or close friends who do not chase flagships, but prefer time-tested technologies. The main feature of the model is its appearance, and it should be noted that it looks more than attractive. The four main cameras cope with the tasks, however, they are still far from the quality offered by the cameras. The 5G communication standard will allow working with all mobile operators in the country. The quality of the reception raises no objections.

• good screen brightness;
• powerful platform;
• original design;
• capacious battery;
• picture quality.

• night shooting mode;
• lack of protection against moisture and dust;
• plastic case.

Special attention deserves a large screen, which will appeal to fans of watching movies and reading books. The processor is not the newest, however, copes with the tasks. If necessary, you can install additional memory, the slot for which is provided by manufacturers.How much would such a device cost? Approximately $200.