Vivo recently announced their lower mid-range device Vivo Y28 4G for the Bangladeshi market. The device was on pre-booking from 4th to 9th July with official delivery starting on 10th July 2024. The Y28 brings an exciting new design among a host of other improvements. But is it enough to justify the price? Let’s find out.  Key Specs of Vivo Y28 4G   Design and Build Quality  The design of the Y28 is a complete overhaul of the traditional Y series. The device is made of plastic all around but the frosted composite plastic sheet on the back and the accented chromed frames give it a premium look. The rounded square camera housing and the ring light also add a premium feel to the device.  The dimension of the Y 28 comes in at 165.70 mm by 76.00 mm by 7.99 mm for the Agate Green variant and 165.70 mm by 76.00 mm by 8.09 mm for the Gleaming Orange option. The weight is clocked at 199 g.  Read more: Top Home Electronics in Bangladesh for 2024: Simplify Your Life with These Smart Devices Regarding ports and buttons, the Y28 includes all the essentials including the headphone jack and the micro SDXC slot. However, the lack of a secondary noise cancellation mic at this price point is disappointing.  The power button on the Y28 doubles as the fingerprint scanner. The device also has an IP64 water and dust rating for accidental splashes. The Display  The display on the Y28 is a 6.68-inch IPS LCD panel with a 90 Hz refresh rate and 1000 nits of peak brightness. It’s a surprising choice to go with an LCD panel especially when most alternatives at this price come with an AMOLED panel.  The display has a 1608 by 720 pixels resolution with 264 ppi density. The display has an 83% NTSC color saturation for a vibrant and crisp contrast. It’s also TUV Rheinland certified for Low Blue Light technology. Stepless Dimming and Global DC Dimming features are also for ease of use in low light conditions.  Read more: Tecno Camon 30 Pro Review: Style Meets Substance In terms of performance, the display looks okay. It has good colors, great viewing angles, and a high refresh rate. However, the lower resolution might be a deal breaker for many especially considering the price.  The Camera  There’s a dual camera setup on the Y28. The main camera is a 50 MP f/1.8 shooter and the secondary one is a 2 MP f/2.4 sensor. The front camera is an 8 MP f/2.05 shooter.  The camera system on the Y28 is the same as the Y27 with some lateral developments. The performance of the camera can be best described as a mixed-bag experience.  Pictures taken in daylight had a neutral tone to them. It's different from the usual mid-range cameras where there is a pop of color and social-media-ready processing. Instead, the pictures are more suited for those who like to edit their pictures. Portrait pictures came out well on the Y28. However, the background blue may feel a bit artificial at times. The front and back cameras showed a hint of red tint in the images.  Read more: Motorola Edge 50 Pro Review: A Competent Mid-Range Smartphone Night-time photography performed similarly. There were some exposure issues here and there. Other than that, the cameras produced decent results.  The videography on the Y28 is rated at 1080P at 30 fps. However, without any external stabilization, the videos are barely usable at best.  Processor and Performance  The processor on the Y28 is Helio G85 based on a 12 Nm architecture. The chip design consists of 2 x 2 GHz & 6 x 1.8 GHz processors. The G85 at this point is several years old and is more suited for a sub-15 K budget smartphone.  The RAM capacity ranges from 6 to 8 GB. Starting from 128GB the memory reaches up to 256GB featuring eMMC5.1 technology. The maximum limit of its expandable storage is 1TB. Read more: Oukitel RT8 Review: Rugged Tablet with Long Battery Life In terms of performance, the processor can handle day-to-day tasks pretty well. But the gaming isn’t really on par here. In the test, games like PUBG and Free Fire stuttered in the highest settings. Even with reduced graphics, there were frame drops here and there.  What we liked is the 300% surround sound stereo speakers. It performed pretty well even in near-highest volume settings without any distortions.  Benchmark  Antutu V9: 217448 PCMark: 11655Geekbench 5: 353 (single core); 1311 (multi-core). Software  The software on Y28 is the Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14. Funtouch hasn’t changed any of its design language from last year with the same animations and bloatware. Some of the bloatware can be uninstalled after the initial setup which might be helpful for a more minimal look.  Read more: Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro Review: A Camera-focused Smartphone with Flagship-level Specs Battery and Charge Time  The battery on the Vivo Y28 is 6000 mAh. The large battery capacity easily makes for a day's usage on a full charge. Vivo has also included 44W of fast charging with the device.  Pros and Cons of Vivo Y28  Pros:  - Stylish design - Comes with a ring light - 90 Hz high refresh rate- LPDDR4X RAM - eMMC 5.1 internal storage option - 50 MP main sensor - Up to 1 TB of expandable storage - 300% volume - 6000 mAh large capacity battery- 44W fast charging. Read more: Top Home Skincare Devices in Bangladesh: Transform Your Beauty Routine Cons:  - No AMOLED display- No gorilla glass protection- HD+ resolution display - Pictures came out with a washed-out neutral tone - Sub-par processor - No wireless and reverse charging Support. Official Price of Vivo Y28 in Bangladesh  The official price of Vivo Y28 is 20,999 BDT for the 6/128 GB variant and 25,999 BDT for the 8/256 GB variant.  Verdict  The Vivo Y28 4G with its features doesn’t justify the price. It has a great design and a good battery life. But that’s about it when it comes to its strengths. The 720P display, entry-level processor, and camera don’t add much value. For instance, OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G is offering an AMOLED screen at a similar price range.  As for the users, the Vivo Y28 4G is best suited for those looking for a daily device for regular use.  Read more: Top 10 Smartphones Coming in July 2024

vivo Y Series lineup is popular for producing value-for-money devices with stylish designs, standard displays, and long-lasting batteries at affordable prices. vivo’s latest budget-friendly phone Y18 hit the Indian market on 3rd May 2024. This phone is now officially available in Bangladesh. Let’s dive deeper into the specifications, pros, cons, and price of vivo Y18. Key Features of the vivo Y18 Design The vivo Y18 uses a standard design with dimensions of 163.6 mm by 75.6 mm by 8.4 mm. Not so bulky, and not so thin, the phone manages to keep a medium body frame making it easy to hold and use. Weighing 185 grams, it feels solid without being too heavy.  The phone has a glass front for a premium look, while the plastic frame and back keep it lightweight. It supports dual SIM cards, allowing you to use two numbers simultaneously. You will find all the buttons on the phone's right side and the sim tray on the left. The vivo Y18 is dust- and splash-resistant with an IP54 rating, providing extra durability for everyday use. Read more: Honor Magic 6 Pro: Is It a Value for Money Smartphone? Display The vivo Y18 features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD with good-quality visuals. With a 90Hz refresh rate, the screen maintains smooth scrolling and responsiveness. So it won’t lag while using apps or playing games. The display can reach up to 840 nits in brightness. So, it can sustain visibility even in the direct sun.  It has a 720 by 1612 pixels resolution, featuring clarity with a 20:9 aspect ratio for a good viewing experience. The screen-to-body ratio is approximately 83.6%, meaning most of the phone's front is dedicated to the display. This large viewing area enhances the experience of watching videos, browsing, and using apps, making the vivo Y18 a pleasure. Performance and Hardware The vivo Y18 runs on Android 14 with Funtouch 14, providing a user-friendly interface and the latest software features. It is powered by the Mediatek Helio G85 chipset, built on a 12 nm process. The CPU is an octa-core setup, consisting of 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 cores for performance tasks and 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 cores for efficiency.  Read more: itel S24 Review: A Budget-friendly Smartphone with 108 MP Camera The GPU is a Mali-G52 MC2, handling graphics and gaming. For memory, the phone includes a dedicated microSDXC card slot for expandable storage, in addition to the internal 64GB storage and 4GB RAM. This combination ensures smooth multitasking and adequate storage for apps, media, and files. Cameras The vivo Y18 comes with a main camera and a selfie camera. The main camera has a 50 MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, which captures wide-angle photos and includes PDAF for fast focusing. There is also a 0.08 MP auxiliary lens with an f/3.0 aperture. The main camera features an LED flash for low-light photography and supports wide-shot panorama mode. It can record video at 1080p at 30 frames per second.  The selfie camera is 8 MP with an f/2.0 aperture, designed for wide-angle shots. It also supports video recording, although specific resolution details are not provided. These camera specifications offer versatile options for both photography and video recording. Read more: OnePlus Nord CE4 Review: A Performance-oriented Mid-range Smartphone Battery and Charging The vivo Y18 has a non-removable 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery, providing enough power for extended use. This battery capacity ensures the phone can handle a full day of typical usage, including calls, browsing, and media consumption, without requiring frequent recharges. It supports 15W wired charging.