Vivo has officially announced that it is dropping the price tags of two of its existing Y series smartphones in India. The company is lowering the price of the Vivo Y02T and the Y16 model. This is the second time the devices have seen a fall in pricing, so here are all the details.

Vivo Y02T & Vivo Y16 New India Pricing

The Chinese smartphones received a price slash in the past. Now, a second wave of change is lowering the cost even further. Vivo made the announcement of these changes on its official account on X (formerly Twitter). The brand had reduced the cost of the Vivo Y02T by 500 INR, while the Y16 saw a 1,000 INR drop. This time around, the company is lowering the pricing of both entry level smartphones by another 500 INR.

The Vivo Y16 has a new starting price tag of 10,499 INR for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage base model. On the other hand, the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage option will be sold for 11,999 INR. Meanwhile, the Vivo Y02T’s price has dropped to 8,999 INR for the lone 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option. The Indian pricing updates have already appeared on the company’s official website, Flipkart, and Amazon.

Vivo Y02T & Vivo Y16 Specs

Despite the difference in pricing, the Vivo Y02T and Y16 feature similar specs and features. Both handsets sport a 6.51-inch HD+ LCD panel. Under the hood, a MediaTek Helio P35 powers both devices, which also run on Android 13 OS based FuntouchOS out of the box. The primary difference between the two models is the cameras. The Y02T features a lone 8-megapixel rear camera, while the Y16 has a 13-megapixel dual camera setup.

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Vivo has revised prices for its two budget-oriented smartphones in India – the Vivo Y16 now starts at Rs. 10,999 for the 4GB+64GB variant and Rs. 12,499 for the 4GB+128GB variant. Meanwhile, the Vivo Y56 is priced at Rs. 18,999 for the 8GB+128GB version.

Vivo Y56 specifications:

Vivo launched Y56 5G back in February this year. The device boasts a 6.58-inch FHD+ display with a 90.6% screen-to-body ratio, powered by Dimensity 700 SoC with 5G connectivity.

The phone features 8GB of RAM and 8GB of virtual RAM, a 50MP main camera with a 2MP depth sensor, and an ultra-slim 8.15mm body design with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The device runs Android 13 with Funtouch OS 13, houses a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, and offers 128GB internal storage expandable up to 1TB.

Vivo Y16 specifications:

On the other hand, Vivo Y16 features a 6.51-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a 60Hz refresh rate, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a 13MP main camera alongside a 2MP macro lens on the back. The device is powered by a Helio P35 chipset, accompanied by 4GB RAM and 64GB and 128GB storage (expandable with microSD).

It also offers 1GB of virtual RAM, runs on Android 12 with FunTouch OS 12, and houses a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging. Connectivity includes dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Buyers of the Vivo Y56 5G smartphone can get up to INR 1,000 cashback by using specific banks like ICICI, SBI, Yes Bank, Kotak, IDFC First Bank, Federal Bank, Bank Of Baroda, and One card. Additionally, Vivo provides extra benefits including vivo V-Shield Protection Plans.

The smartphones are available for purchase starting August 14, 2023, through various retail channels.

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Vivo has just launched a new 4G smartphone in its domestic market called the Vivo Y16 4G. The smartphone is also rumored to launch in the global market in the coming days.

Vivo Y16 4G specs & features

Although the device has been officially unveiled in China, the pricing and availability details are still under wraps. The specifications and design on the other hand have been completely unveiled.

Starting with the design, the Y16 4G looks similar to the Vivo Y35 4G launched earlier this month. It features a flat frame with rounded corners and a rectangular camera module on the back. The dual-camera setup is housed in two large cutouts on the back of the phone.

Up front, the device has a 6.51-inch HD+ display with a water-drop notch, noticeable bezels, and a thick chin. It comes in two colors  – Stellar Black and Drizzling Gold. The device measures 163.95×75.55×8.19mm and weighs 183 grams.

Under the hood, the phone houses a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC which is complimented by 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The RAM can be expanded by 1GB with the virtual RAM feature and the smartphone also comes with a microSD card slot for storage expansion.

For optics, the smartphone has a 13MP main camera paired with a 2MP secondary camera. On the front, the device houses a 5MP selfie snapper. Other features of the device include Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12, a 5000 mAh battery pack with 10W fast charging, a USB Type-C port, dual-band WiFi, and Bluetooth 5.0.

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Vivo is scheduled to launch the Vivo V25 series of smartphones in the Indian market later today. The brand is also preparing to debut two new devices in the Y series, dubbed the Vivo Y22s and the Vivo Y16. Both the Y22s and the Y16 have been subject to multiple leaks revealing their design and specs.

Now, tipster Paras Guglani (via MySmartPrice) has leaked retail promotional posters of both these devices, confirming their specs and design. So, let’s take a look.

The poster is written in Vietnamese. It reveals that the Vivo Y22s will come in a new design language called the laser pattern design. The device will have flat edges and be available in Green and Blue colors. In terms of specifications, the device will have a Snapdragon 680 SoC, 8GB of RAM, and an additional 8GB of Virtual RAM support.

A sizable 5,000mAh battery pack with 18W fast charging capabilities will be included with the Y22s. The battery life of the device is up to two days on a single charge. The smartphone will include a 90Hz display with 2.5D curved glass on the front. The poster did not specify the screen size or resolution, though. Additionally, the device will have an IP54 grade for water and dust resistance. The Vivo Y22s’ dual camera system will have a 50MP main camera and a 2MP secondary camera. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera.

Coming to the Vivo Y16, the poster confirms 4GN of RAM and 128GB of storage for the device. It will also get the virtual RAM feature capable of expanding the RAM by 1GB. Similar to the Y22s, we’ll get a flat edge design and 2.5D curved glass on the Y16. The phone will have a 13MP primary camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a 2MP secondary camera. A 5,000mAh battery unit will also be included, however, this will support 10W charging, and 5W reverse wireless charging. Black and Gold will be the only color options for the smartphone.

Vivo has not revealed a launch date for the devices yet, but we expect more information to be revealed soon. So, stay tuned.

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Though smartphone sales have declined worldwide in the past few quarters, companies keep releasing new models. Hence, we are back again with our monthly upcoming smartphone list for August 2022.

There are going to be at least 17 new phone releases this month. It is worth noting that some of them are already official handsets making their way to India.

Almost all major brands are expected to debut new smartphones, except for Xiaomi and Poco. There are no solid rumor or leak regarding them announcing new phones this month as of writing this article. However, their sister brand Redmi along with competitors are anticipated to launch new handsets.

With that out of the way, let’s take a look at all the smartphones that are either confirmed or expected to launch in August 2022.

Upcoming Smartphones in August 2022

Motorola Moto G32

The Motorola Moto G32 was first announced in Europe at the end of July. The smartphone has been now confirmed to launch in India at 12 PM on August 9.

The device offers features like a 6.5-inch HD+ 90Hz display (LCD), Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chip, 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera system, 16MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery, 30W fast wired charging support, and more.

OnePlus Ace Pro

The OnePlus Ace Pro was supposed to launch in China on August 3 but it got postponed. However, its international version (OnePlus 10T) was announced as planned, and therefore, everything about the phone is already out.

The OnePlus Ace Pro is now scheduled to go official on August 9. The event will begin at 7 PM CST and can be live-streamed on Weibo and other popular Chinese video streaming platforms.

The handset will come with a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera setup, no alert slider, 4,800mAh battery, 150W fast wired charging support, and more.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

Samsung has confirmed to debut its next-gen Galaxy Z Fold series foldable phone (Galaxy Z Fold 4) on August 10. The conference will be live-streamed on YouTube starting from 9 AM ET. The event can be also experienced in the metaverse (Samsung 837x).

Samsung may drop the Z branding for its foldables. Hence, the device could be simply called Galaxy Fold 4.

According to leaks and rumors, it will be shorted but wider and thicker than its predecessor. It will arrive with a single hinge and a new rear camera layout. Finally, it is said to feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip, 4,400mAh battery with support for 25W wired charging, 50MP (wide) + 12MP (ultra-wide) + 12MP (3x telephoto) triple camera system, 10MP front-facing camera, and a 4MP under-display camera.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 will be announced alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 4 on August 10. It could go official as Galaxy Flip 4 without the Z branding.

The handset is said to be almost identical to its predecessor with some minor changes. It will be slightly smaller but thicker as well. Further, the hinge will be thinner and the crease will be a little less noticeable.

Last but not least, it is expected to arrive with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC, 3,700mAh battery with support for 25W wired charging, 12MP + 12MP dual camera setup, 10MP front-facing camera, a 6.7-inch 120Hz main display, and a 1.9-inch cover screen.

Motorola Moto G62 5G

The Motorola Moto G62 5G went official in western markets in June. It has been now confirmed to launch in India on August 11 at 12 PM. This model will come with a different chipset.

The Indian variant of Moto G62 5G will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC instead of a Snapdragon 480 Plus SoC. Other than this, it will have the same specs as the original version.

Hence, the device will arrive with a 6.5-inch FHD+ 120Hz display (LCD), 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide, depth) + 2MP (macro) triple camera system, 16MP selfie camera, Dolby Atmos-supported dual stereo speakers, 5,000mAh battery, and more.

Motorola Razr 2022

The Motorola Razr 2022 was originally scheduled to launch on August 2. But the event was postponed and it is now planned to go official on August 11. The conference will begin at 2 PM CST and will be live-streamed on Weibo and other leading video streaming platforms.

According to leaks, rumors, and teasers, the third-gen foldable smartphone from the Lenovo-owned company will arrive with a new design, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip, 50MP (wide) + 13MP (ultra-wide) dual camera setup, 32MP selfie camera, a larger cover display, 120Hz main screen, 3,500mAh battery, and more.

The Razr 2022 is expected to go head to head with the Galaxy Z Flip 4.

Motorola Moto Edge X30 Pro

The Motorola Moto Edge X30 Pro will be presented alongside the Razr 2022 on August 11. It will go official as the world’s first smartphone with a 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP1 primary camera.

As per multiple reports, the device will come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, 6.73-inch FHD+ 144Hz pOLED display, 4,450mAh battery, 125W fast wired charging support, dual stereo speakers, and more.

The Moto Edge X30 Pro is expected to release as Motorola Edge 30 Ultra outside mainland China.

Motorola Moto S30 Pro

The Motorola Moto S30 Pro will be also announced alongside the Razr 2022 and the Moto Edge X30 Pro at the August 11 event in China. This upper mid-range smartphone is said to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus chip.

Reports say that it will arrive with a 6.55-inch FHD+ curved OLED display, 50MP triple camera setup, 4,270mAh battery, and 68.2W fast wired charging support. It is expected to launch as Motorola Edge 30 Fusion in international markets.

Realme 9i 5G

The Realme 9i 5G has been confirmed to launch in India on August 18. The device will be announced in a live stream, which is scheduled to begin at 11:30 AM IST.

The handset will be powered by a MediaTek 810 chipset. It will come with a triple camera system and a flat frame. Finally, it is teased to cost under ₹15,000.

Unfortunately, that’s all the information available about this phone as of now.

Vivo V25 Pro

The Vivo V25 Pro is tipped to launch in India on August 15 and will go on sale from August 25. As of writing this article, the company had also officially started teasing the arrival of the smartphone.

According to leaks and teasers, the device will come with a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 chip, 120Hz curved display, 64MP triple camera setup, 32MP selfie camera, 4,830mAh battery, and 66W fast wired charging support.

Just like its predecessor Vivo V23 Pro, it will also feature a color-changing Fluorite AG Glass panel on its back.

Vivo V25

The Vivo V25 is expected to go official in India alongside the Vivo V25 Pro on August 15. It will be most likely almost similar to its predecessor Vivo V23 in terms of specs and features.

As of now, the handset is said to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC paired with 8GB RAM. It is expected to come in 128GB and 256GB storage variants.

Realme GT Neo 3T

The Realme GT Neo 3T has been officially confirmed to launch in India in August 2022. However, the brand is yet to reveal the exact launch date.

The Realme GT Neo 3T is a rebranded Realme Q5 Pro from China. The device made its initial debut in Indonesia in June.

It offers features like a 6.62-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, 64MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera system, 16MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, 5,000mAh battery, 80W fast wired charging support, and more.

Realme C33

Realme C33 is tipped to launch in India soon. There’s a high chance it may happen this month itself.

So far, we only know that the phone will come in three memory configurations (3GB + 32GB, 4GB + 64GB, 4GB + 128GB) and three colors (Sandy Gold, Aqua Blue, Night Sea).

It will likely arrive with a large display (LCD) and a UNISOC or a MediaTek chip.

Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G

The Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G made its global debut in June. The handset is now being teased to launch in India soon. It will most likely make its way to the region in August.

The device arrives with a MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset, 6.8-inch 120Hz display (LCD), 64MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) triple camera system, 16MP front-facing camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, 33W fast wired charging support, and more.

Redmi K50 Extreme Edition

Redmi is gearing up to launch a new Redmi K series smartphone in China powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC. This phone is rumored to go official as either Redmi K50S Pro or Redmi K50 Ultra. As of now, the brand officially teases it as Redmi K50 Extreme Edition.

According to leaks and certifications, it will come with a 6.7-inch  FHD+ AMOLED display, in-screen fingerprint sensor, 108MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera setup, 20MP front-facing camera, 5,000mAh battery, and 120W fast wired charging support.

The handset will be available in 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB memory configurations. It is expected to release as Xiaomi 12T Pro outside mainland China.

Vivo Y22 and Vivo Y22s

The Vivo Y22 and the Vivo Y22s are tipped to launch in India soon. They are said to come in 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB memory variants respectively.

The duo is said to flaunt an HD+ display (LCD). In addition to more RAM and storage, the ‘s’ valiant may also come with a 90Hz refresh rate.

Finally, these phones will likely arrive with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, and 18W wired charging support.

Vivo Y16

The Vivo Y16 is expected to launch this month in India. Most of the handset’s specifications have already leaked.

It is tipped to arrive with a 6.51-inch HD+ display (LCD), MediaTek Helio G35 chipset, 13MP (wide) + 2MP (macro/depth) dual-camera system, 5MP selfie camera, 4GB RAM, 64GB/128GB storage, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, 10W wired charging, and more.

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Vivo has a couple of Y-series phones lined up for launch, such as the Vivo Y02s, Vivo Y35, and Vivo Y16. Among these, the Y16 was recently spotted in the database of certification platforms like the FCC and BIS. A recent report by Appuals has revealed the entire specifications of the Y16 along with its official renders. Read on to know what to expect from the new smartphone.

Vivo Y16 specifications (rumored)

The Vivo Y16 will feature a 6.51-inch IPS LCD panel with a teardrop notch. It carries support for an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. It will feature a 5-megapixel camera on the front for selfies and video calls.

The dual-camera setup available on the back of the Vivo Y16 includes a 13-megapixel main camera with an f/2.2 aperture, a 2-megapixel depth / macro lens with an f/2.4 aperture, and an LED flash. The device will offer various photography modes, such as live photo, time-lapse, face beauty, Pro mode, and more.

The Vivo Y16 is powered by the Helio G35 chipset, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB / 128 GB of built-in storage. The Y16 will come preinstalled with Android 12 OS with the FunTouch OS 12 on top. For enhanced performance, the device will offer features like Extended RAM 2.0, Multi Turbo 2.2, and Ultra Game Mode.

The Vivo Y16 has a 5,000mAh battery, which seemingly supports 10W charging. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. It will offer other common features like dual-SIM support, a dedicated microSD card slot, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The device measures 163.95 x 75.55 x 8.19mm and weighs 183 grams.

Vivo is yet to confirm the existence of the Vivo Y16. However, now that the rumor mill has already revealed almost everything about the device, it appears that it will not take too long for it to go official.

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Earlier today, the upcoming Vivo Y02s was spotted on the FCC certification website and Geekbench database. Along with the Y02s, the Vivo Y16 has also surfaced on the FCC database as well as the BIS database, so let’s take a look at listings.

The Vivo Y16 has emerged on the FCC certification database with the V2204 model number. The listing that the device has GPRS, EGPRS, WCDMA, LTE, and VoLTE as the network support. It also has dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth, and dual SIM support.

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Moving on, the smartphone was also spotted on the BIS database with the same model number (via RootMyGalaxy). As for the specifications, the device is expected to come with the MediaTek Helio P35 chipset and run Android 12 out of the box. It is reported to come in a gold color variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

As for the other specifications, the Y16 is expected to house a 6.51-inch Full HD+ display. We can also expect a dual camera system on the back consisting of a 50-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel auxiliary camera. On the front, the device could house an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. The battery unit of the device could have a 5,000mAh capacity and will likely offer 18W fast charging support.

As for the pricing, reports suggest that the smartphone might cost Rs 11,499 ($144) in India.

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