This year Chinese companies released several entry-level phones, but as you probably noticed if you follow the smartphone market, prices increased. That is exactly the reason why a lot of people started wondering whether it is worth buying the latest entry-level phones or saving some money to get a device released one or two years ago. Among the most important entry-level phones released this year, the latest one is the Vivo Y02. Earlier this year, Realme came up with the Narzo 50i Prime. But a lot of people noticed that the Redmi 9 Prime released two years ago still has better specifications and it is available in the same price range. So which one to choose? We will try to let you find out through this comparison between the specifications of the Vivo Y02, the Realme Narzo 50i Prime, and the Redmi 9 Prime.

Vivo Y02 vs Realme Narzo 50i Prime vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime

Design

In my honest opinion, the most attractive design belongs to the Realme Narzo 50i Prime, because it has a smaller camera module. But, especially if you are a girl, you may like the design of the Vivo Y02 very much in the lavender color option. The design of the Redmi 9 Prime is pretty outdated with its camera semaphore placed on the central part, but, on the other hand, it has a water repellent coating which may turn useful for you if you want to use your phone under the rain. Unfortunately, these phones are not built with premium materials as they all come with polycarbonate bodies, but the Redmi 9 Prime offers Gorilla Glass 3 protection by Corning for the display.

Display

The Redmi 9 Prime has the best display of the trio not because it has the Gorilla Glass 3 protection, but because it is the only one with a Full HD+ resolution (1080 x 2340 pixels). For the rest, it is a classic IPS LCD panel with a 6.53-inch diagonal and a typical brightness of 400 nits like the ones found on a lot of low cost devices. The displays of the Vivo Y02 and the Realme Narzo 50i Prime are almost the same things: the former has an IPS LCD panel with a diagonal of 6.51 inches and an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the latter has a 6.5-inch display with the same resolution. Note that the Redmi is the only one sporting a fingerprint reader and it is side-mounted, placed on the power key.

Specs & Software

The Redmi 9 Prime has the most powerful hardware department. It is composed of a MediaTek Helio G80 chipset running at a max frequency of 2 GHz, up to 4 GB of RAM, and up to 128 GB of native storage. However, it ships with a very outdated Android version: it has Android 10. Then there is the Realme Narzo 50i Prime with a hardware setup composed of a Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset running at 1.8 GHz, up to 4 GB of RAM, and up to 64 GB of internal storage (in this case, you get a UFS 2.2 storage). The Vivo Y02 takes the last place with an unknown octa-core chipset, just 3 GB of RAM, and 32 GB of native storage, but it is the only one with Android 12 out of the box.

Camera

The Redmi 9 Prime wins the camera comparison as well thanks to a quad rear camera composed of a 13 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide shooter, a 5 MP macro camera, and a 2 MP depth sensor. Both Realme Narzo 50i Prime and Vivo Y02 get a single 8 MP rear camera.

Battery

These phones have the same battery capacity, but the Vivo Y02 and the Realme Narzo 50i Prime should last a bit more because they have displays with a lower resolution.

Price

The Vivo Y02 costs about $95/€90, just like the Realme Narzo 50i Prime, while the Redmi 9 Prime starts from about $139/€132 at the actual change. The Redmi 9 Prime is superior, but it has a very older Android version: would you prefer to buy it instead of the Vivo Y02 and the Narzo 50i Prime?

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Vivo Y02 vs Realme Narzo 50i Prime vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime

PROs

• Best hardware
• Better display
• Best cameras
• Water-repellent
• Fingerprint reader
• Wireless FM radio

CONS

• Ships with Android 10

Vivo Y02

PROs

• Android 12 out of the box
• Reverse charging
• Better connectivity

CONS

• No fingerprint reader
• Inferior hardware

Realme Narzo 50i Prime

PROs

• Wider availability
• Reverse charging
• UFS 2.2 native storage
• Great street prices

CONS

• No fingerprint scanner

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After multiple leaks, Vivo Y02 finally launched in Indonesia last week. Now, this device has made its way to India as well.

As usual, Vivo did not make any official announcement on social media since it is a budget smartphone. The handset is listed on the brand’s official website for sale.

Vivo Y02 Price and Availability in India

The Vivo Y02 comes in a single 3GB + 32GB memory configuration in India. It is priced at ₹8,999 ($110) in the country. It can be availed in either Orchid Blue or Cosmic Grey color options.

It can be purchased from Vivo E-store. We are not sure about its offline availability but it should hit the offline stores like every Vivo Y series device.

Vivo Y02 Speciifcations

The Vivo Y02 features a flat frame design with a 2.5D curved rear panel sporting a matte finish. It measures 8.49mm in thickness and weighs 186g.

The handset flaunts a 6.51-inch display with a dewdrop notch. The LCD screen comes with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels (HD+).

The phone is powered by a MediaTek chipset comprising an octa-core processor. Leaks claim that it houses an Helio P22 SoC. On the software front, it boots Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 12 Go Edition.

The smartphone arrives with an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera. It offers multiple connectivity options, such as dual SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GNSS.

The device comes with a MicroUSB port, a MicroSD card slot, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Last but not least, it is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging.

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Vivo has silently unveiled a new entry-level phone called the Vivo Y02. It has arrived as the successor to the Vivo Y01, which went official earlier this year. The Y02 is positioned lower than the Vivo Y02s, which went official in August this year.

Vivo Y02 specifications and features

The Vivo Y02 features a 6.51-inch IPS LCD waterdrop notch display that produces an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. On the front, it has a 5-megapixel selfie camera. The camera island present on the phone’s back has a round-shaped module, which houses an 8-megapixel camera and an LED flash.

The official listing only says that the Vivo Y02 is powered by an octa-core processor. Leaked information from the past few days shows that it is powered by the Helio P22 chip, which came out in 2018.

The SoC is coupled with 2 GB / 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. For more storage, the device is equipped with a microSD card slot. It houses a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging via microUSB 2.0.

The entry-level phone runs on Android 12 (Go edition). It offers other features like dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It lacks a fingerprint scanner. The device measures 163.99 x 75.63 x 8.49mm and weighs around 186 grams.

In comparison, the Vivo Y02s is equipped with the Helio P35 chipset and features a USB-C port for charging. It also comes with up to 4 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB of storage. The rest of the specs are identical on both smartphones.

Vivo Y02 Price and Availability

The Vivo Y02 is priced at IDR 1,499,000 ($95). It comes in Orchid Blue and Cosmic Grey colors. The device is expected to release in other Asian markets including in the new few days.

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Last week, renders of the Vivo Y02 were leaked confirming its design, launch date, and a few specification details. The device is likely to launch sometime today Nov 28) for the global market. However, ahead of the launch, it has already appeared on Shopee Thailand with live images.

According to the listing, the Vivo Y02 has a price tag of 3,799 Thai Baht ($106). This price is yet to officially be confirmed by the brand, so we suggest readers take it with a pinch of salt for the time being.

The live images on the other hand confirm a flat-edge design for the device along with a rectangular camera module featuring a circular cutout hosing a single camera and the LED flash. Other than that, the listing confirms that the device has a 6.5-inch display, an 8MP primary camera, 32GB storage, and a 5,000mAh battery.

This aligns with the previous leaks that stated that the Vivo Y02 will feature a 6.51-inch IPS LCD panel with HD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. A single 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera sensor were also said to be included.

A MediaTek Helio P22 SoC will be at the heart of the device complemented by 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage with an option for further expansion via a microSD card slot. Other features on the device are said to be a 5,000mAh battery, Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 12, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

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We know that Vivo is gearing up to launch a new entry-level smartphone soon. Multiple leaks from earlier have revealed the design, specs, and pricing of the device in India. Now, a new report has surfaced that reveals the design of the Vivo Y02 in better detail and also unveils its launch date.

The report comes from MySmartPrice, which cites known tipster Paras Guglani as the source. It reveals the complete design of the Vivo Y02, revealing a water drop at the top of the display, along with thick bezels around the top and bottom of the smartphone’s screen. A rectangular camera module with a sizable circular cutout is located on the back. The smartphone will have a single camera sensor and an LED flash module on the back.

A poster for the Vivo Y2 confirms that it will feature 3GB of RAM, a 5,000mAh battery, and will launch on November 28th. The phone most likely has a plastic back and frame. On the right edge of the phone, it houses the power and volume buttons. At the bottom edge is where you’ll find the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Other information relating to the phone has previously emerged. According to reports, it has an HD+ resolution 6.51-inch Halo FullView IPS LCD. A single 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera sensor will be included.

The phone will have 32GB of internal storage and support microSD card expansion. A MediaTek Helio P22 SoC will be found inside. Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 12 is most likely what the device comes pre-installed with. According to Vivo, the phone would be on sale for Rs 8,449 in India. The launch date for India is not yet revealed.

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Vivo is expected to soon unveil its flagship X90 series of smartphones in the Chinese market. On the other hand, the Indian division of the brand is apparently working on introducing a new entry-level smartphone called the Vivo Y02. The device is reportedly quite budget friendly and is expected to launch very soon.

The report comes from PassionateGeekz, revealing that the smartphone has the model number V2217. It also claims that the device will cost Rs 8,449 in the country. Let’s take a look at the expected spec sheet of the Vivo Y02.

Going by the specs revealed in the report, the Vivo Y02 will feature a MediaTek Helio P22 SoC under the hood. The RAM capacity will be at least 2GB. Although not mentioned in the report, we can anticipate that the phone will have at least 32GB of internal storage. A microSD card will also be supported for storage expansion. Vivo might support microSD cards with capacities of up to 256GB or 512GB for external storage.

A 5000mAh battery is also claimed to be included in the device. It might come with support for 5W or 10W fast charging. The display is said to be a 6.51-inch Halo FullView IPS LCD with 1600 x 720-pixel HD+ resolution. The phone, according to Guglani, will have a 20:9 aspect ratio and an Eye Protection Mode. The phone will have two SIM card slots.

The back of the device will have a single 8MP rear camera sensor and an LED flash module. Additionally, there will also be a 5MP front camera sensor. Last but not least, the phone will ship with Funtouch OS 12, an Android 12-based operating system, out of the box.

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Vivo Y02s and Y02 Jio launch timeline in India has been tipped. Tipster Paras Guglani (aka PassionateGeekz) revealed that the brand will reportedly launch both smartphones in the country in mid-September. Vivo is also said to partner with telecom major Reliance Jio for the launch of the Y02 smartphone. Both the Y02s and Y02 will be entry-level smartphones from Vivo. However, the brand is yet to officially announce anything about the two devices. 

In Collaboration with Jio, Vivo Y02 launching soon in India, mid-september

Vivo Y02 Series…………….[Entry-level devices]

Y02 JIO, Y02s #Vivo #VivoY02s #VivoY02

— Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz) August 31, 2022

The Vivo Y02s are Y02 Jio are expected to arrive as the successors to the Vivo Y1s and Y01 respectively. 

The Vivo Y02s recently debuted in the Philippines market. The Indian variant is expected to come with the same specifications. The smartphone features a 6.51-inch LCD display bearing an HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch. It comes with an 8MP rear and 5MP front-facing selfie camera. Internally, the device is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 processor paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage expandable via a microSD card slot. The Vivo Y02s is backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 10W charging. 

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