Vivo Y20 Series

Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-G52 MP2, ARM Mali-G57 MP2, Qualcomm Adreno 610
Display: 6.56 inch, 6.64 inch, 6.68 inch
Weight: 0.186kg, 0.19kg, 0.192kg, 0.208kg
Price: 150 euro
Average of 5 scores (from 29 reviews)
Vivo Y27
Specifications

Processor: Mediatek Mediatek Helio G Helio G85
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-G52 MP2
Display: 6.64 inch, 20:9, 2388 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.19kg
Price: 150 euro
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Mega Obzor

Positive: Good price; modern design; quick charging; decent performance. Negative: Poor video recording.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/05/2023
Vivo Y27s
Specifications

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 680
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 610
Display: 6.64 inch, 19.8:9, 2388 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.192kg
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Reviews
Source: TechLekh

One small suggestion would be to fix the position of the Wi-Fi QR scanner. Currently, it’s at the bottom, and if there are enough available Wi-Fi networks, it moves to the bottom, forcing us to scroll to find it. It’s not a major issue, but since every other phone has it at the top, I thought it’s worth mentioning. Moving on, Funtouch OS offers a plethora of customization options. You can change the home screen style and layout! The UI color you get with Android 13 is present. There’s a feature called dynamic effect that allows you to customize light effects for notifications and animations such as when entering the home screen, using face recognition, charging, and inserting a USB. However, vivo has not shared any promises regarding software support for the vivo Y27s.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/14/2024
Source: Gadgetbyte Nepal

So, in the end, the Vivo Y27s comes out to be a decent option for the NPR 25,000 price tag. The 90Hz IPS panel, 256GB storage, and Snapdragon 680 you get with this phone are just good enough. But, Vivo really needs to work on the camera side of things. On top of that, Vivo should have offered an AMOLED panel and stereo speakers with Y27s, given the competition in this price range. This smartphone is launching at INR 15,000 in India, so it is not overpriced at all. So, yeah! Overall, the Vivo Y27s is just an “okayish” phone!
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/24/2023
Rating: Total score: 71% price: 60% performance: 75% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Mega Obzor

Positive: Good price; nice cameras; beautiful display; headphone jack; memory card slot. Negative: Mediocre design.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/23/2024
Vivo Y28
Specifications

Processor: Mediatek Dimensity 6000 Dimensity 6020
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-G57 MP2
Display: 6.56 inch, 20:9, 1612 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.186kg
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Source: Speed Magazine

For its price, the vivo Y28 already offers a lot of features that casual and productivity users will appreciate: it has a premium feel and look, the performance is decent, and the battery lasts long. While the screen and camera could be better, they’re understandable given the affordable price tag.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/09/2024
Source: Yugatech

The vivo Y28 has a suggested retail price of PHP 7,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It’s also available for PHP 9,999 with a higher 256GB storage option. This phone is an affordable pickup for 2024 that stands out as a slim battery heavyweight. I encourage readers to consider this if they’re looking for a well-rounded device under the entry-level segment. Here are the links to the vivo Y28 in Shopee 16 and Lazada. My personal gripes with its cameras, biometrics, and bloatware are offset by its good design, decent performance, and insane battery life. In other words, the pros outweigh the cons. If we’re here to weigh down what really matters when it comes to functional devices, the Y28 wins out.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/13/2024
Source: Gadgetbyte Nepal

The Vivo Y28 ticks the boxes for looks and design without a doubt. It’s got all for someone who’s all about going for a good-looking phone. But the phone has several bummers. Vivo’s choice of continuing the Helio G85 on a 25K phone is not justifiable, and you only get a 90Hz LCD panel here which is not that great. The camera experience is also pretty basic while the selfies are on a tat bit better side. If you peek at the competition, this segment has phones like Redmi Note 13 and Galaxy A15 5G with AMOLED panels and better performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/09/2024
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 70% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 90%
Source: Manila Shaker

Overall, the vivo Y28 stands as a solid contender in its price range, appealing to those seeking a reliable smartphone with standout features. If it ticks off your must-have list, it’s definitely worth considering!
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/29/2024
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
Source: Unbox

vivo has made great strides with its Y series phones recently. The Y100 impressed us with its 80w fast charging and a bright 120hz AMOLED display, while the Y03 proved that vivo has a competitive budget phone at an under Php 5k price point. The Y28 is the latest budget offering from vivo that wants to prove that it is a great budget phone for under Php 10k.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/29/2024
Foreign Reviews
Source: Chip Online TR

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/12/2024
Rating: Total score: 93%
Source: MobilArena HU

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/14/2025
Rating: price: 50% display: 60% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: Viettelstore

Positive: Big screen; large battery capacity; modern design; nice 90Hz display; great main camera; decent performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/17/2025
Source: Viettelstore

Positive: High performance; long battery life; quick charging; impressive speakers.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/28/2025
Source: Viettelstore

Positive: Premium design; decent performance; large battery capacity; great cameras; good price.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 05/20/2025
Source: Viettelstore

Positive: Modern design; attractive hardware; beautiful display; decent performance; great cameras; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/15/2025
Source: Viettelstore

Positive: Modern design; big screen; sharp display; decent hardware; nice performance; impressive cameras; very long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/14/2025
Source: The Gioididong

Positive: Beautiful design; great built quality; decent hardware; nice performance; good price.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 06/09/2024
Vivo Y29 4G
Specifications

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 685
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 610
Display: 6.68 inch, 20:9, 1608 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.208kg
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Source: Yugatech

The Vivo Y29 doesn’t aim to compete with flagship devices. Instead, it focuses on getting the essentials right, and in that regard, it does a commendable job. It brings together a responsive 120 Hz display, excellent battery life, dependable everyday performance, and a fairly polished software experience. All of this comes wrapped in a sturdy design that feels more premium than the price tag would suggest. There are some trade-offs, like the absence of 5G, a basic audio setup, and limited camera versatility in low light. However, these compromises are understandable given the phone’s target price point.The real value proposition comes when you look at the official pricing. The Vivo Y29 starts at PHP 8,999 for the 128GB variant, while the higher 256GB model is available for PHP 10,999.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/19/2025
Source: Manila Shaker

Overall, the vivo Y29 manages to deliver an enjoyable gaming experience when it comes to competitive titles. So if you’re into Mobile Legends, Wild Rift, or even Call of Duty: Mobile, the vivo Y29 will be able to handle those games. However, for users like me who love playing ARPGs, this is not the best device for that activity since it outputs tons of frame drops and stutters. All in all, for the price of PHP10,999, the vivo Y29 is a decent device for entry-level gaming.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/05/2025
Source: Manila Shaker

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/05/2025
Source: Yugatech

This phone boasts a smooth 120Hz display, a reliable Snapdragon 685 processor, and a huge 6,500 mAh battery – plus it runs on Android 15! If you're looking for a phone that prioritizes fantastic battery life, up-to-date software, and a high refresh rate without breaking the bank, the Vivo Y29 might just be your next daily driver.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/02/2025
Source: Manila Shaker

vivo has launched another smartphone in the local market, and this time, it’s an addition to the Y series, the vivo Y29. This device is positioned in the gaming and budget-friendly segment, but is it worth it? Let’s find out.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/31/2025
Foreign Reviews
Source: Techtimes.vn

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/19/2025
Rating: Total score: 92% performance: 92% display: 89% mobility: 94% workmanship: 93%
Source: Zing

Positive: Impressive autonomy; slim size; light weight; waterproof IP64; tough device. Negative: Average hardware.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/03/2025
Source: The Gioididong

Positive: Beautiful design; decent processor; large battery capacity; great display; quick 44W charging; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/01/2025
Source: Jagat Review

Positive: Waterproof IP69; very large battery capacity; slim size; light weight.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/25/2025
Comment
Vivo:
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
ARM Mali-G52 MP2: Integrated mid range graphics card with 2 clusters. ARM states that the G52 series is 30% faster and 15% more efficient compared to the G51 series on the same process node.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
Qualcomm Adreno 610: Integrated (in the Snapdragon 665) graphics card based on the Adreno 600 architecture. The performance of the GPU is between the Adreno 510 and 512/612 and therefore in the lower mid range. Supports DirectX11_1, Vulkan 1.0, OpenCL 2.0, OpenGL ES 3.2.
ARM Mali-G57 MP2: Integrated mid range graphics card with 2 clusters. Based on the Valhall architecture.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Mediatek Mediatek Helio G:
Helio G85: ARM based octa-core SoC with 2x big ARM Cortex-A75 cores at up to 2 GHz and 6x small and power efficient ARM Cortex-A55 cores at up to 1.8 GHz. Integrates a Cat-7 (DL) / Cat-13 (UL) LTE Modem (4G), ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU and a ARM Mali G52 MC2 with up to 950 MHz.
Qualcomm Snapdragon:
SD 680: Fast mid-range ARM SoC with 8 CPU Kryo 265 cores (four fast 2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A73 based cores in a cluster and four power saving ARM Cortex-A53 based cores at 1.8 GHz) and a rather slow Adreno 610 GPU. Manufactured in 6 nm.
SD 685: Fast mid-range ARM SoC with 8 CPU Kryo 265 cores (four fast 2.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A73 based cores in a cluster and four power saving ARM Cortex-A53 based cores at 1.9 GHz) and a rather slow Adreno 610 GPU. Manufactured in 6 nm and according to Qualcomm around 15% more CPU performance and 10% more GPU performance compared to the old SD680 (thanks to higher clock speeds).
Mediatek Dimensity 6000:
Dimensity 6020: The Dimensity 6020 is a lower mid-range SoC with an integrated 5G modem. It includes two fast ARM Cortex-A76 cores at up to 2.2 GHz and six power efficient Cortex-A55 cores at up to 2 GHz. The specifications are similar to the old Dimensity 700 SoC.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
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83.6%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
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