The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Y15a | Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 3.0 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Y15a, if you care about…
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
vivo Y10, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- against LPDDR3
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Y15a | Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm Best value | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 117,985 | 117,985 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 744 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. | 4× Cortex-A53 at 2.3 GHz plus 4× Cortex-A53 at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Y15a | Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Blue, Black | Black, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 75.2 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 179 g | 179 g |
| Usable Surface | 83 % Best value | 82 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Y15a | Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Y15a | Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.51″ | 6.51″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 270 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Y15a | Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Y15a | Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Y15a | Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Y15a | Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | — |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Y15a | Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
Technical
| Specification | Y15a | Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2134 | — |
