Vivo has unveiled its latest addition to the Y100 series with the launch of the Vivo Y100i Power 5G in China. This 5G smartphone, available in Distant Mountains Green, Moon Shadow Black, and Snowy White color options, joins the ranks of the Vivo Y100 and Vivo Y100i in the Chinese market. Priced at CNY 2,099 (approximately Rs. 20,000), the Vivo Y100i Power 5G boasts impressive features, including a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, 12GB of RAM, a 6,000mAh battery with 44W fast charging, and a 50-megapixel primary camera.


Pricing and Availability

The Vivo Y100i Power 5G is offered at CNY 2,099 for the sole variant with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Interested buyers can find it on sale in China through Vivo's online store, with color choices including Distant Mountains Green, Moon Shadow Black, and Snowy White.

As of now, details about the phone's release in India remain unknown. The recently launched Vivo Y100i was priced at CNY 1,599, while the Vivo Y100 made its debut in India at Rs. 24,999.


Specifications  Design and Display: 

The dual SIM (Nano) Vivo Y100i Power 5G runs on OriginOS 3 based on Android 13. It features a 6.64-inch full-HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 91.6% screen-to-body ratio. The LCD display is SGS low blue light certified and offers 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut. The phone's design incorporates a centrally placed hole punch cutout for the selfie camera.

Performance:

Powered by an octa-core 4nm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, coupled with 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and an Adreno 710 GPU, the Vivo Y100i Power 5G provides a smooth user experience. The extended RAM feature allows for memory expansion up to 24GB using unutilized storage. The phone comes with up to 512GB of UFS2.2 storage and includes a 639mm square liquid cooling heat pipe and an 8736mm graphite sheet for effective thermal management.

Camera Setup: 

The phone sports a dual rear camera setup, comprising a 50-megapixel main camera with f/1.8 aperture and 10x digital zoom support, accompanied by a 2-megapixel sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. For selfies and video calls, there's an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

Connectivity and Sensors: 

Connectivity options on the Vivo Y100i Power 5G include 5G, Bluetooth 5.1, a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB Type-C port, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and OTG Wi-Fi. It also features sensors such as an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for authentication.

Battery: 

A significant highlight is the 6,000mAh battery, a notable upgrade from its predecessors, the Vivo Y100 and Vivo Y100i. Additionally, the phone supports 44W fast charging, ensuring quick and efficient charging. The dimensions of the phone are 164.63x75.80x9.10mm, and it weighs 199 grams.

In summary, the Vivo Y100i Power 5G offers a compelling combination of performance, camera capabilities, and an impressive battery, making it a noteworthy addition to the Y100 series.