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Vivo Y200i Launched In China With A Big 6,000mAh Battery, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, And 120Hz Display

Viraj Gawde — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 07:20:20 +0000

Vivo has launched a new Y-series smartphone in China today. The Y200i arrives as the successor to the Y100i that debuted in November last year. The latest offering comes with a new design and some incremental upgrades. Let’s find out what the device offers out of the box.

Vivo Y200i specifications and features

Design-wise, the Vivo Y200i has a flat frame with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button. The back panel has a slightly textured look with a circular camera module. The phone is IP64 dust and waterproof.

On the front, the Vivo Y200i features a 6.72-inch LCD display bearing an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 1,800 nits peak brightness. There is an 8MP front-facing selfie camera housed inside a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout. In the optics department, the Vivo Y200i has a 50MP primary rear camera paired with a 2MP portrait lens.

Under the hood, the Vivo Y200i is equipped with a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor. It packs up to 12GB RAM along with 12GB virtual RAM and up to 512GB internal storage. The smartphone draws its power from a 6,000mAh battery unit with support for 44W fast charging. Software-wise, it runs on OriginOS 4 based on Android 14.

The Vivo Y200i is offered in Blue, Glacier White, and Midnight Black colors. It starts at CNY 1,599 (~$225) for the 8GB + 128GB variant. The 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB configurations are priced at CNY 1,799 (~$253) and CNY 1,999 (~$281) respectively. The smartphone is up for pre-orders today with sales commencing April 27.

Vivo Y200i 5G launch date confirmed, here’s what we know so far

Rajesh Regmi — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:33:18 +0000

Vivo has officially announced the launch date for its upcoming Y200i 5G smartphone. The smartphone will hit the Chinese market on April 20th. The Y200i has, however, already made its appearance on China Telecom’s site revealing everything there is to know about the device.

Furthermore, Vivo revealed the design and color choices of the smartphones in a teaser today. As per the official poster, the Vivo Y200i 5G will come in three colors: Glacier White, Starry Night Black, and Haohai Blue.

In terms of design, the phone boasts flat frames with a circular camera module on the back, housing two cameras (a 50MP main camera and a 2MP macro camera) along with an LED flash. The fingerprint sensor seems to be placed on the side of the phone.

On the front, the Y200i 5G features a large 6.72-inch IPS LCD display with a punch-hole design for the 8MP front camera. While the listing confirms a Full HD+ resolution, details regarding a high refresh rate are yet to be revealed.

Under the hood, the Y200i 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor, paired with OriginOS 4, based on the latest Android 14 operating system.

Memory-wise, you will have three configurations: 8GB RAM with 256GB storage, 12GB RAM with 256GB storage, and a top-of-the-line option with 12GB RAM paired with 512GB of storage.

Keeping the phone running all day is a massive 6,000mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging. The smartphone also has an IP64 rating.

Pricing and Availability

The Vivo Y200i 5G comes in three variants starting at an estimated 1,299 CNY (approximately $180 USD) for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage option.

The 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is expected to cost around 1,599 CNY (approximately $220 USD), while the top-tier 12GB RAM + 512GB storage model might reach 1,799 CNY (approximately $250 USD).

Vivo Y200i silently appears on carrier listing with design, specs, and price

Rajesh Regmi — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:06:22 +0000

Vivo introduced the Y200 smartphone in October of last year. It seems they’re now gearing up to release a new model, the Vivo Y200i. The smartphone, carrying a model number V2354A, has appeared on China Telecom’s website, revealing everything from its design and specifications to its price.

Vivo Y200i Specifications

So the Y200i features a large 6.72-inch display with a resolution of 2408 x 1080 pixels. While the exact display technology isn’t confirmed, it’s likely an LCD panel considering the price point. The phone measures 165.70 x 76.00 x 7.99mm and weighs 199 grams, suggesting a comfortable size for everyday use.

Powering the smartphone is a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip, a step up from the 4 Gen 1 on the Y200. Memory-wise, there are three configurations to choose from: 8GB RAM with 256GB storage, 12GB RAM with 256GB storage, and a top-of-the-line 12GB RAM with 512GB storage.

On the back, the Y200i sports a dual-camera system with a primary sensor of 50 megapixels. The secondary sensor resolution comes in at 2 megapixels, likely intended for depth shots. On the front, an 8-megapixel camera handles selfies and video calls.

Keeping the lights on is a 6000mAh battery and the phone supports USB-C port for charging.

In terms of connectivity, the Y200i offers standard options like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. It also includes a 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio and supports GPS and Beidou navigation systems.

Vivo Y200i Geekbench and 3C Listing

Alongside its appearance on Telecom’s site, the smartphone has also surfaced on Geekbench and 3C certification site.

The phone with its Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor scored 3,199 points in the single-core round and 7,931 in the multi-core tests. Whereas, the 3C confirms the missing detail that the Vivo Y200i will have 44W fast charging support.

Pricing and Availability

The Vivo Y200i’s listing reveals a starting price of ¥1799 (approximately $248) for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage version. The 12GB RAM variants with 256GB and 512GB storage are priced at ¥1899 (around $262) and ¥1999 (roughly $275) respectively.

While an official launch date hasn’t been announced, the China Telecom listing suggests the phone’s availability might be imminent.