
Vivo Y16 launched in India at Rs. 12,499
The Vivo Y16 is a budget-friendly phone that was quietly introduced in India as a sub-Rs. 15,000 device. This smartphone has a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC and supports 4G connectivity. It has an HD+ resolution 6.51-inch IPS LCD screen with a waterdrop notch housing the selfie camera. Additionally, the Vivo Y16 has a 13-megapixel dual rear camera setup. This Vivo phone must compete with devices like the Moto G52, Redmi Note 10S, Samsung Galaxy F22, and others given its price.
The Vivo Y16 has a starting price of Rs. 12,499 in India, according to a local retailer. It is available in the colours Drizzling Gold and Stellar Black. Up to 128GB of storage and 4GB of RAM are available on this device. The configuration options for this phone have not yet been disclosed by Vivo.
Vivo has been contacted by us for more details regarding the Vivo Y16’s launch in India, and we will update the story as requisite.
Features
The 6.51-inch IPS LCD screen on this smartphone has an HD+ (720×1,600 pixel) resolution. Funtouch OS 12, which is based on Android 12, and a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC power it.
A 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor make up the Vivo Y16’s dual rear camera setup. A 5-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calls is also included. The device has features like Time-Lapse, Live Photo, Face Beauty, and Panorama. It has a 5,000mAh battery that can reportedly last up to 18 hours while streaming videos. Additionally, the battery supports 10W wired charging. The Vivo Y16 weighs 183g and has an 8.19mm thickness. The device has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and 2.5D curved corners. It also has a glass-like rear panel that is scratch- and fingerprint-resistant.