Smartphone Vivo Y95 - advantages and disadvantages

Modern fashion for smartphones dictates strict 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 from famous brands. And in this situation, VIVO enters the podium with its Y95 smartphone.

The new device is positioned as a modern mid-range smartphone. It has all the necessary options. And corresponds to the affordable price class. That promises high sales and a set of popularity for the model. The manufacturer says that the device has an NFC module. This gives it an edge over its competitors. And so it is necessary to describe this device in more detail.

Design

The attractive design of the manufacturer has remained virtually unchanged.

The new device is an analogue of the family of past generations V11. Coloring is done in a modern format. This is a black glossy 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 certain feature is the presence of a shade of "chameleon". Thus, the lower insert can change color from blue to purple. Depending on the viewing angle. The contours of the case have smooth lines, so the gadget looks very neat.

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

Regarding ergonomics, here the company has worked hard enough.

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

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

On the right are: volume rocker, power button. The left side has a Dual SIM slot. The microphone is located on the bottom, next to the MICRO USB socket. At the top there is a speaker mesh, a 3.5 mm Mini Jack connector.

Screen

6.22-inch widescreen monitor with IPS technology. A nice bonus is the reproduction of the picture with minimal graininess. Which is pretty unusual for an 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 optimum indicator is sufficient in daylight.

A successful solution was the implementation of the screen itself. With a standard 19:9 ratio, the screen does not have the usual frames. The idea of ​​mounting the front camera is also interestingly realized. She, along with the sensors, is located in a teardrop-shaped cutout. 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 according to modern requirements for phones of the middle price category. The device is adapted for active gaming and work with 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, such an upgrade evokes a feeling of similarity with the iOS system. The work process is based on a similar type of design. The top slider acts as a notification display.To call the quick settings section, a special setting is placed at the bottom.

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

The platform also has many useful applications and calibrations. There is a comfortable gesture control. Cloning applications, quick creation of screenshots. As well as riding a motorcycle. Among other things, the procedure for finding settings has been simplified.

CPU

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

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 at 1.45 GHz each.

In addition to the processor, the device has a Qualcomm Adreno 505 video chip. This type of "video card" is designed for smartphones and tablets in 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 passing 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 mobile games, internet surfing or complex applications.Slowdowns, failures in work can not be expected.

There is a 64 GB memory for long-term storage of files. Which is also small compared to flagship devices. However, for the purposes of the device, this is also quite enough.

At the time of release to the market, the device is produced in only one configuration.

Battery

Under the hood of the device is a standard Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 4030 mAh. Fast charging options are not provided.

The battery capacity is enough 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, watching movies online), the battery life is significantly reduced and is approximately 24-28 hours.

In the kit, the device is equipped with a 2.5 A charger, which provides a recharge time from 0 to 100% within 2 hours. The cord is 1.5 meters long for comfortable use of the gadget while charging.

Main camera

The main camera is represented by a dual module of 13 MP and 2 MP. 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 photographic materials 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 allows you to improve the balance of images. That allows you to brighten dark areas.

Autofocus performed at a decent level. The image is quickly focused, which allows you not to miss the right moment.

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

Front-camera

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

The quality of shooting in 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 set to 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 clogging the low frequencies. There is also a standard equalizer and the option to customize the effects.

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

Connections

The possibility of connections is presented at the level of modern requirements. There is support for wireless connection 3G - 4 G LTE. The long-awaited NFC module has also appeared, which allows you to quickly perform the necessary actions.

There is also the possibility of connecting to Wi-Fi with a frequency of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. That 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 an additional drive up to 128 GB.

Wired connection with 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 properties inherent in modern devices of a higher class.

Outcome

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

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

Smartphone Vivo Y95 is the manufacturer's response to competing offers from other companies. In general, the device is positioned as a mid-range gadget. According to 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. That will appeal to many users.