Entry-level smartphones are constantly releasing new versions, as is the case with the VIVO Y6k, which has been upgraded with a larger battery and a higher screen refresh rate.
This classic-design smartphone features a durable body with a 5-star SGS rating and IP65 certification for dust and water resistance. As seen in its specs, it’s just 8.39 millimeters thick and weighs 209 grams. Powering the device is a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, which delivers solid performance that far surpasses that of the Dimensity 6100.
It runs on Android 16 with the OriginOS 6 skin, which includes various AI-powered photo editing tools.
VIVO Y6k Specifications
At the heart of the VIVO Y6k is a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor manufactured on a 6-nm process by TSMC. This chip is an octa-core processor with 2 ARM Cortex-A76 cores clocked at up to 2.4 GHz and 6 ARM Cortex-A55 cores clocked at up to 2.0 GHz. The GPU is an ARM Mali-G57 MC2 running at 950 MHz, which will handle most games without issue, even if they’re not particularly demanding.
It comes with 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, though this can be virtually expanded, as is customary. For storage, there are options starting at 128 GB of UFS 2.2, which can be expanded via a microSD slot up to 2 TB.
Display and Other Notable Features
The display features a6.74-inch IPS panel with an HD resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, a 1500:1 contrast ratio, and a brightness of up to 840 nits. For selfies, there’s a 5 MP front-facing camera that complements the 13 MP rear camera, which is supported by a 0.08 MP auxiliary camera and an LED flash.
It also features a side-mounted fingerprint reader, 5G/4G connectivity with Dual SIM, dual-band Wi-Fi aC, Bluetooth 5.4, FM radio, and 5-in-1 GPS for precise geolocation anywhere. As for connectivity ports, this new phone features a single USB Type-C 2.0 OTG port for data transfer and charging. The battery is 6,500 mAh with fast charging up to 15 W, and for audio, there’s a single speaker.
Price and Where to Buy
- The new VIVO Y6k will be available on AliExpress or Amazon for approximately $199.
