Vivo Y16 in Kenya

Vivo Y16 price in Kenya is Kes 18,500. The phone comes with a 6.51-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 720×1600 pixels (HD+). It comes with 3GB, and 4GB of RAM. The Vivo Y16 runs Android 12 and is powered by a 5000mAh non-removable battery. The Vivo Y16 on the rear packs a dual camera setup featuring a 13-megapixel (f/2.2) primary camera, and a 2-megapixel (f/2.4) camera. It has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring a 5-megapixel sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. The Vivo Y16 runs Funtouch OS 12 is based on Android 12 and packs 32GB, and 64GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card. Buy it in Kenya today at NexTech Access Kenya.

Vivo Y16 Price, Key Features, and Technical Specifications

Design and Built

Vivo Y16 is a slim and lightweight handset. It weighs 184g and measures 164 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm. Its ergonomic design and aesthetics make it attractive for the optics and worth experiencing. The lightweight could perhaps be explained by the materials used to make the handset: Glass front, plastic back, and plastic frame. Vivo Y16 comes in 2 color variants: Drizzling Gold, and Stellar Black

Display

The 720 x 1600 pixels resolution on the Vivo Y16 does not give the best user experience when it comes to gaming and browsing through media content online or in the phone gallery. The 6.51-inch IPS LCD is basic, but it functional considering this is a budget handset.

Basic Cameras Set-up

A 5MP selfie camera and 13MP + 2MP main camera are quite basic and would not give the user the best experiences in the present day where great snaps and videos define the phone one owns and uses.

OS Platform and Performance

It runs on Android 12 and is complemented by Vivo’s Funtouch 12 UI. Powering the handset is an Octa-core, Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) processor and PowerVR GE8320 GPU. For basic functions such as light internet browsing, calls, chatting and other simple tasks, the Vivo phone will seamlessly execute them. Enabling optimal performance of the Vivo Y16 is 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, and 128GB 4GB RAM inbuilt memory, supported by microSDXC (dedicated slot).

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, and compass are the only sensors on the Vivo Y16. Too bad the handset has no fingerprint scanner, which helps limit unauthorized access to the handset by non-users.

Battery

Powering the handset is a 5,000mAh battery, charged by a 10W fast charger.

Pros and Cons of Vivo Y16

Pros

• Funtouch 12 custom UI support.
• Huge 5,000mAh battery with fast charging support.
• Dedicated microSDXC card slot.
• Latest Android 12 OS support.
• Fast charging support

Cons

• It is overpriced for its specifications
• Inferior camera set-up
• Low 720p resolution
• Inferior IPS display
• Low processing power

Verdict

As a budget phone, it is worth having but a little overpriced considering the competition and better specifications readily available from competing brands.

FAQs

• Is the Vivo Y16 enabled? it supports up to 4G Network connectivity.
• What type and size of the screen are on the Vivo Y16? 51-inch, IPS LCD
• What is the display resolution on the Vivo Y16? 720 x 1600 pixels (~270 ppi density)
• What chipset is installed on the Vivo Y16? Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm).
• Does the Y16 support fast charging? It has a 10W fast charging adapter.
• What is the internal storage on the Vivo Y16 handset?
  1. 32GB 2GB RAM,
  2. 32GB 3GB RAM,
  3. 64GB 3GB RAM
• What are the camera specifications of the Vivo Y16? A dual camera set-up consisting of:
  2. 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF
  3. 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
• Is the Vivo Y16 good for playing video games? Yes, but low-setting games are due to their low specifications.

Alternative handsets

• Samsung Galaxy A04e
• Tecno Spark 7
• Xiaomi Redmi 10A
• Infinix Hot 12 Play

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