Vivo has just announced a brand new budget smartphone in the Indian market. The Vivo Y19 made its debut with a tall display, military certified body, massive battery, and 5G support for an affordable price tag. So here are all the details.

Vivo Y19: What makes it special?

The Chinese brand’s latest smartphone is from its affordable Y series and sports a tall 6.74-inch LCD screen with an HD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, and 840 nits of peak brightness. Under the hood, the Vivo Y19 is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, which is paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. But users can expand the storage by up to 2TB via a microSD card slot.

A massive 5,500mAh battery pack powers this device that also supports 15W wired fast charging. For optics, the rear has a 13MP dual camera setup, while the front houses a 5MP shooter for selfies and video calls. This model also runs on the Android 15 OS based FuntouchOS 15 custom skin out of the box. Other notable features include a side mounted fingerprint scanner, a MIL- STD-810H certification for military grade durability, an IP64 rating for water and dust resistance, dual SIM support, and FM radio.

Pricing and Availability

The Vivo Y19 has just debuted in two color options, namely Majestic Green and Titanium Silver. It is available for purchase from the brand’s official website, Flipkart, and authorized offline retailers. This budget phones arrives in three storage configurations, so let’s have a look:

• 4GB + 64GB – 10,499 INR
• 4GB + 128GB – 11,499 INR
• 6GB + 128GB – 12,999 INR

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Vivo, which recently updated devices like the Vivo Y19, is bringing the Funtouch OS 11 based on Android 11 to yet another Y-series phone, the Vivo Y11.

An OTA update with firmware version rev 6.8.25 is rolling out for the Vivo Y11 in India courtesy of several Twitter users(via Piunikaweb). The update weighs about 2.9GB and is bringing the latest Funtouch OS 11 based on Android 11 to the device.

If you recall, the Vivo Y11 launched in 2019 December in India. It came with Funtouch OS 9.1 based on Android 9 Pie. The device is not getting the second major Android upgrade in India and it’s a welcoming thing.

However, what isn’t welcoming are the bugs that come along with it. Apparently, after updating the device to Android 11, users are experiencing issues like Wi-Fi disconnection, slow performance, fingerprint detection issues.

That said if you are really interested in trying out the latest Funtouch OS 11, you can try the update but if you aren’t that interested, you can wait. This is because, if the above-mentioned issues are indeed present, Vivo should roll out a hotfix soon and we suggest you hold your horses until then.

Vivo revealed the Funtouch OS 11 (Android 11) update rollout plan back in January 2021. Accordingly, it has so far updated devices like the Vivo V19, Vivo X50 series, V17 series, V20 SE, V15 Pro, and S1, Y12.

Last but not the least, if you want to know what Android 11 features are, you can read our coverage. Vivo is expected to stick with the Funtouch OS, at least for global markets for a while, as it recently revealed that it has no plans of bringing the OriginOS.

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In early January, Vivo shared an official Android 11 rollout plan for India. Accordingly, it has been rolling out updates to various devices lately. The recent ones to get it are the Vivo S1 and Vivo V15 Pro. Now, the Vivo Y19, which isn’t on the list, has started getting the Android 11 update.

An OTA update with firmware version rev 6.73.6 is rolling out to the users of Vivo Y19 in India. The update, which weighs about 3.2GB brings the Funtouch OS 11 based on Android 11 OS to the device.

If you recall, the Vivo Y19 launched back in November 2019 in India with FunTouch OS 9.2 UI based Android 9 Pie. The device later got the Android 10 update and is currently running on the software version PD1934F_EX_A_1.70.12.

The latest update will bump the OS to Android 11 features to the Vivo Y19 and if you aren’t familiar with what you are getting, you can read our coverage on the same. That said, this could be the last update for the Vivo Y19 but we appreciate the company for bringing two generations of upgrades.

@Vivo_India @FuntouchOS_IN Vivo Y19 Android 11 update Rollout Start Ho chuka hai pic.twitter.com/0ycgDA9ENp

— Vishnu Chaudhary (@VChdhry) April 7, 2021

Vivo, which has recently signed cricketer Virat Kohli as its ambassador, has no plans of bringing OriginOS from China to other markets yet. This plan might change in the future but looks like the global devices are going to stick to the Funtouch OS 11.

Anyway, the update for Vivo Y19 has also optimized issues like home screen editing and display functions. So, if you are in India and own a Vivo Y19, we suggest you update the device ASAP.

Vivo’s plan for April 2021 includes devices like the Vivo S1 Pro, Vivo Z1 Pro, Vivo Z1x. Let’s wait and see when the company will start rolling out the updates.

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Vivo India has launched the Vivo Y19 mid-range phone in India to target the offline markets. It has arrived as a replacement for the Vivo Y17 that may get discontinued in the coming days. The same phone was announced in Thailand earlier this year. The Vivo Y19 that features a tall aspect ratio display, triple rear cameras and large-sized battery has arrived with a price tag of Rs. 13,990 (~$195).

Vivo Y19 Specifications and Features

The Vivo Y19 has a polycarbonate chassis that houses a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display. The waterdrop notched display produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a tall aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The phone offers an impressive screen space of 90.3 percent.

The MediaTek Helio P65 chipset is present under the hood of the Vivo Y19 smartphone. The chipset is coupled with 4 GB of RAM. The native storage of the smartphone is 64 GB. There is a microSD card slot onboard for additional storage.

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The FunTouch OS 9.2 UI based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. For smoother gaming performance, the phone carries support for Multi-Turbo and Game Space. The device is backed by a massive 5,000mAh battery that is equipped with support for 18W dual-engine fast charging.

The Vivo Y19 has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. Its back panel is decorated with a vertical triple camera setup at the top-left corner and a fingerprint scanner. The rear camera system includes an f/1.78 aperture 16-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 2-megapixel lens for adding depth effects to the images. The phone also carries support for face unlock. The usual connectivity features such as dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack.

Vivo Y19 Price

Vivo Y19 comes in a single variant of 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage in India with a price tag of Rs. 13,990. The handset is available for purchase through offline stores across India. The same phone is selling in China as Vivo Y5s.

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Last month, Vivo had launched the Vivo Y19 smartphone in Thailand. The same phone was unveiled as Vivo Y5s in China. The Vivo Y19 is also expected to hit the Indian markets in the near future. 91mobiles has shared the leaked pricing of the 4 GB RAM variant of the smartphone.

According to the report that cites information retrieved from retail sources, the 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition of the Vivo Y19 is expected to land in India with a pricing of Rs. 13,990 (~$$195). The Vivo Y17 that is rumored to get phased out after the arrival of Vivo Y19 is currently selling at the same price tag for its 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage model.

In Thailand, the Vivo Y19 comes in a single edition of 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage and it is priced at 6,990 Baht (~$230; ~Rs. 16,550). There is a possibility that the Vivo Y19 could be available in India in multiple variants. The exact launch date of the Vivo Y19 for India is currently under the wraps. However, it is expected to debut in the country in this month.

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Vivo Y19 Specifications and Features

The Vivo Y19 has a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. It carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The handset promises a high screen-to-body ratio of 90.3 percent. The MediaTek Helio P65 is present under the hood of the device along with up to 6 GB of RAM. For storage, the phone offers an internal space of 128 GB and it also carries support for microSD card.

The Vivo Y19 has a 16-megapixel selfie camera lodged inside the front notch. At the back, there is a triple camera setup that has a 16-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The FunTouch OS 9.2 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. It is backed by a massive 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W dual-engine fast charging through microUSB. A fingerprint reader is available on its rear shell and it carries support for face unlock. Morning Dew and Diamond Black are the two color variants of the smartphone.

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Yesterday, the Vivo Y5s was spotted with full specifications on China Telecom’s website. Today, the smartphone has been officially listed on the website of Vivo China. The full specifications and pricing of the phone has now been confirmed.

Vivo Y5s Specifications and Features

The Vivo Y5sv smartphone comes with an IPS LCD display of 6.53 inches. The waterdrop notch screen offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, 394ppi pixel density and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The smartphone promises a screen space of 90.3 percent.

The Helio P65 chipset with its 2.0GHz octa-core processor powers the smartphone. The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. The native storage of the device is 128 GB. For additional storage, user can make use of its microSD card slot.

The rear shell of the phone features an LED flash equipped with AI triple camera system. It comprises of a 16-megapixel main lens with f/1.78 aperture and PDAF, an f/2.2 aperture 120-degree 8-megapixel superwide lens that can also capture macro shots with 4cm focal length and a 2-megapxiel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. On the frontside of the Vivo Y5s is an AI 16-megapixel selfie camera. The photography features available on the Vivo Y5s are SuperHDR, panorama, portrait mode, professional mode, time-lapse photography and full HD video recording.

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The Android 9 Pie OS coupled with FunTouch OS 9.2 UI runs on the Vivo Y5s. There is Multi Turbo technology onboard for smoother overall performance. For gaming, it comes with Game Magic Box feature. The power button of the phone when double tapped launches the Jovi AI assistant. A long press on the screen can quickly identify and intelligently extract information for scheduling reminder, viewing more details, booking hotels, viewing flights and more.

The rear side of the Vivo Y5s features a fingerprint reader. The handset also supports face unlock. The connectivity features available on the device include dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microUSB and 3.5mm audio jack.

Vivo Y5s Price and Release Date

The Vivo Y5s has gone official in China with a price tag of 1,498 Yuan (~$213). Apart from gradient colors of blue and green, the Vivo Y5s also comes in black color.

The Vivo Y5s is the rebranded version of the Vivo Y19 smartphone that has recently gone official in Thailand.

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Vivo launched the Vivo Y19 in Thailand last week and the smartphone is on its way to India next. A fresh report on 91mobiles reveals that Vivo’s plans to discontinue the Y17 to make way for the Vivo Y19 in the country. The speculated pricing of the phone has also surfaced.

The Vivo Y19 is said to be rebranded Vivo U3 smartphone that had gone official in China last month. While the Vivo U3 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC, the Y19 features a MediaTek Helio P65 processor under the hood. According to the publication, the Vivo Y19 will sport a price tag under Rs. 20,000 (~$282) at launch. 

The Vivo Y17 is currently selling in India for Rs. 14,000 (~$197). It features a 6.35-inch IPS LCD HD+ display, Helio P35 chipset 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, 20-megapixel selfie camera, 13-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system, Android 9 Pie OS and rear-mounted fingerprint reader and a 5,000mAh battery with 18W dual-engine fast charging.

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Vivo Y19 Specifications and Features

The Y19 flaunts a 6.53-inch full-HD IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels, screen-to-body-ratio of 90.3% and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The smartphone is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio P65 chipset with 6GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. The smartphone features a triple-camera setup at the rear. The primary camera uses a 16-megapixel unit with an aperture rating of f/1.78. It is paired with an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens with an aperture rating of f/2.2 and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The front camera uses a 16-megapixel unit with an aperture rating of f/2.0. AI enhancements include beauty mode and portrait mode. Powering the Vivo Y19 is a massive 5,000 mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging via MicroUSB. The smartphone also supports reverse charging up to 5W. It runs on Android 9.0 Pie-based FunTouch OS 9.2. The Y19 has a rear panel-mounted fingerprint scanner and supports face unlock. The smartphone is available in two color options, namely Morning Dew White and Black.

A new Vivo phone with model number V1934A was spotted on the database China Telecom. The listing revealed that the phone has identical specs as the Vivo Y19. However, the device will be debuting soon in China with a different moniker of Vivo Y5s.

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The new Vivo Y19 mid-range phone has recently gone official in Thailand. Its specifications and appearance are exact match with the Vivo V1934A/T smartphone that was recently on the database of China. A new phone named as Vivo Y5s with model number V1934A has appeared on China Telecom’s database even before its official announcement. It appears that the Vivo Y19 will be rebranded as Vivo Y5s in China.

Vivo Y5s Specifications

The Vivo Y5s has 162.15 x 76.47 x 8.89mm dimensions and it weighs 193 grams. There is a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display waterdrop notch on the device. Its supports 1080 x 2340 pixels full HD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

The MT6768 MediaTek Helio P65 processor powers the Vivo Y5s phone. The Vivo Y19 comes in only 6 GB RAM edition. However, China will be receiving the Vivo Y5s in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants. Both models will feature a native storage of 128 GB. A microSD card slot is also available on the Vivo Y5s for more storage.

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The Vivo Y5s receives power from a 5,000mAh battery and it runs on Android 9 Pie OS. There is a 16-megapixel camera in the front notch for shooting selfies. The back panel has a triple camera system with a 16-megapixel primary shooter, an 8-megapixel secondary lens and a 2-megapixel sensor. There is a fingerprint scanner slotted on the rear shell of the smartphone.

Vivo Y5s Price and Release Date

The Vivo Y5s is scheduled to release in China on Nov. 7. The handset will be available in color editions like Black, Blue and Green. The China Telecom listing reveals that 4 GB and 6 GB RAM editions of the Vivo Y5s will be respectively priced at 1,398 Yuan (~$199) and 1,598 Yuan (~$227). Readers are advised to digest the pricing information of the phone with a grain of salt since it is yet to go official. The smartphone will be positioned lower than the Vivo Y7s that carries a price tag of 1,798 Yuan (~$256) in China.

As mentioned above, the Vivo Y5s has gone official as Vivo Y19 in Thailand. The 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage Y19 phone carries a price tag of 6,999 Baht (~$232).

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Vivo has announced a new mid-range smartphone in Vietnam and Thailand. Called the Vivo Y19, the device was announced on Friday, November 1.

The Vivo Y19 has a 6.53-inch FHD+ screen with a waterdrop notch and a 90.3% screen-to-body ratio. There is an Helio P65 processor inside the phone along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There is no mention of storage expansion but 128GB should be enough.

Vivo has included a 16MP primary camera + 8MP ultrawide angle camera + 2MP depth sensor on the back of the device. The selfie camera is a 16MP sensor. The Vivo Y19 comes with camera features such as portrait mode and beauty mode.

The phone has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. It also packs a 5000mAh battery which Vivo claims will last up to 17 hours of continuous use on a single charge. There is support for 18W fast charging via a MicroUSB port so you can refill the battery quickly. The phone also supports reverse charging up to 5W.

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The Vivo Y19 comes in two variants – Black and Morning Dew White and both have an S-curve on the back reminiscent of the Realme X. It ships with Funtouch OS 9.2 based on Android 9 Pie and is priced at 4,990,000 VND (~$215) in Vietnam and THB 6,999 (~$232) in Thailand. It is available for purchase on Lazada, VinPro, FPT, and Viettel.

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In April, Vivo India had launched the Vivo Y17 mid-range smartphone and in March, the Vivo X27 lineup was made official in China. Fresh information reveals that the company could be now gearing up to launch new X and Y series of smartphones since it has registered X30 and Y19 monikers with World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Last year, Vivo had launched in the Vivo X21 smartphone in March and it was succeeded by Vivo X23 in September. The successor of X23 was expected to debut as Vivo X25. However, the company decided to skip it and launch its next X-series phone as Vivo X27. Probably, the company may launch its next X-series smartphone in September.

It remains to be seen whether the company will be skipping X28 and X29 monikers to launch it as Vivo X30. There is no information available on the specifications of the Vivo X30. The Vivo X27 series include X27 and X27 Pro phones. Hence, there is a possibility that the company may announce Vivo X30 Pro alongside the X30 model.

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The Vivo Y19 name that has been trademarked with WIPO sounds like a successor for the Vivo Y17 that was unveiled in India recently. In the past few months, Vivo has launched Y-series smartphones like Y12, Y15 and Y17 with similar specs with slight differences in their specs. Hence, the upcoming Y19 phone may borrow many of its specs from the Y17 phone.

The Vivo Y17 comes with a 6.35-inch display with waterdrop notch. It carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1544 pixels. The MediaTek Helio P35 chipset powers the Vivo Y17 phone with 4 GB of RAM. It comes with a big internal storage of 128 GB. There is a dedicated storage slot onboard for adding a microSD card.

The Vivo Y17 is one of the cheapest phones in India to feature a triple camera setup. It includes a 13-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It is fitted with a front-facing camera of the 20-megapixel. The handset is loaded with FunTouch OS 9 based Android 9 Pie OS. It is packed with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. It is currently selling with a price tag of Rs. 15,990 (~$228). At launch, it was priced at Rs. 17,990 (~$257). The upcoming Vivo Y19 may land in India with a price tag of Rs. 17,990.

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