Vivo Y27 Review

The vivo Y27 is a budget smartphone that was released in July 2023. This phone comes with a ton of great features like the 6.64-inch IPS LCD display, Under it you will find a MediaTek Helio G85 processor and in terms of storage, you get 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The phone also has a dual-camera system on the back, consisting of a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The vivo Y27 runs Android 13 and it is available for purchase on our site in two colors: Burgundy Black and Sea Blue. let us jump into the review to check if it is worth your money.

Display and Design

The overall display of the Vivo Y27 is a 6.64 inch IPS LCD display that has a screen resolution of 1080 x 2388 pixels providing you with a smooth experience. The display is protected by a play of glass on the front while the body of this phone is covered in plastic. The Vivo Y27 has a dimension of 164.1 x 76.2 x 8.1 mm and the phone weighs 190 grams making it not only light but also perfect to fit in your arms. One thing that I loved when testing the display of the Vivo Y27 was the bright and clear content on the phones, be it watching videos, browsing different websites, or even playing games, this phone gives you impressive angles you view content from. The display is equally quite responsive when you touch it with your fingers.

The other thing that was a bit underwhelming was that for a smartphone that goes for Ksh. 49,000 has only one refresh rate option at 60Hz, which simply means that you can redraw images 60 times per second. But there are other devices within this same price range that have a higher refresh rate of 90Hz which is standard for most smartphones and even 120Hz for high-end devices. While testing the display, I realized that it has a reading mode that can reduce the blue light emitted by the display, protecting your eyes and ensuring that you have a smoother experience when using the display. Overall, I was happy with the display for the vivo Y27, I loved how bright, clear, and responsive it is and for this price range, you are getting value for your money.

Camera

The Vivo Y27 comes with a dual-camera set on the back, consisting of a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. I was generally pleased with the quality of content taken by the main camera of the Vivo Y27 especially when you are taking photos in an environment where there is good lighting. The images produced have sharp details and accurate colors. The 2MP depth camera will help you to improve the bokeh effect in portrait shots. You can use the wide range of features in the camera such as panorama and night mode that take even better photos when shot in low light conditions. When you want to take videos, this phone has a 1080p@30fps video capability.
At the front, you get an 8MP selfie camera that takes decent photos in good lighting. However, one thing I noticed is that the selfie camera struggles in low-light conditions, resulting in noisy and blurry photos. For a phone that comes in this range, the camera quality is good. The phone will take good photos in well-lit condition however if the environment you are in is a bit dark you will end up being utterly disappointed with the selfie camera. You can always experiment with the different camera features to find the ones that work best for you.

Performance and Battery

The vivo Y27 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G85 processor that makes this phone perfect for gamers, the chipset has an octa-core processor with two cores clocked at 2.0 GHz and six cores clocked at 1.8 GHz. You can buy this phone from our website with either 6GB of RAM or 128GB of internal storage that gives you smooth multitasking. The chipset of the Vivo Y27 is great for performing everyday tasks such as browsing the website or even going through your favorite social media application and streaming Netflix, however, I experienced a bit of a hiccup when I tried to use the phone for gaming in huge applications or even editing videos with software like cap cut.

The phone features a 5000mAh battery capacity that is able to last you for up to 72 hours when you are using it lightweight, otherwise, if the phone runs out of power, don’t worry, because this phone comes with a 44w fast charger that can get your phone from zero to 29 percent in 15 minutes. one other thing that i loved seeing for a phone within this price range is that it supports reverse wire charging.

Conclusion

The vivo Y27 is a good budget smartphone for those who are looking for a phone with a large 6.64-inch display, a 5000MAh long-lasting battery, and a capable dual camera. However, it may not be the best choice for those who are looking for a phone with the latest features or the fastest performance. Buy more Vivo phones in Kenya