Vivo Y31 64 GB / 4 GB (5657475)

Slim and light

Vivo's low-cost Y range is popular with fans of the brand, and for good reason. Perhaps its strong point is design, because appearance is the first and one of the main factors by which we choose a new gadget for ourselves. It seems that there is nothing bright and catchy in it, but it catches. The colours are measured and calm, the rear panel cover is not too easily soiled, the main camera is made in the form of a familiar rectangular block, a small logo on the back is, in general, the very thing for lovers of minimalism. Taking into account the fact that the screen is quite large (6.58"), you can't exactly call the phone compact. But at the same time, it is relatively light (188 g) and quite thin — the thickness of the case is only 8.38 mm. For those who are willing to sacrifice thickness for safety, a transparent silicone case has been added to the kit.

All you need

In general, apart from the design, the smartphone does not have any outstanding features, but this is not a reason for low ratings. On the contrary, it is a confident representative of the mid-low-cost level, which is equipped with everything necessary for stable operation and convenient use. It is based on the Snapdragon 662 processor, which allows you to watch videos, scroll through social networks, and launch your favorite toy in your free time, even if not at high settings — after all, this is not a special model for gamers. At the same time, Multi-Turbo 4.0 mode gives games priority when allocating CPU resources to reduce lag and lag. 4 GB of RAM is a necessary minimum for such devices, but the amount of storage can be expanded using microSD, and cards up to 1 TB are supported, and the slot itself is triple, not hybrid. A capacious 5000 mAh battery provides up to one and a half to two days of battery life and supports 18 W fast charging.

The IPS display has a resolution of 2408x1080 pixels and transmits the picture well even in bright sunlight. The fingerprint scanner built into the power button on the side is pretty accurate and fast. There is NFC for making contactless payment for purchases and a 3.5 mm jack for connecting wired headphones. Don't expect too much from cameras. In addition to the 8-megapixel front camera, there are three more sensors on the back. However only a 48 MP sensor is the main one, and it is complemented by a macro lens and a sensor for blurring the background with a resolution of 2 MP. There is electronic image stabilization technology, night mode and various filters that allow you to maximize the picture as much as possible.

To sum up, Vivo turned out to be a balanced smartphone with a nice design and a low price tag, albeit without pronounced advantages, but without serious drawbacks.