The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Y5s | Y9s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Camera | 5.8 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 4.6 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Y5s, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
vivo Y9s, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Y5s | Y9s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P65 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 11 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 170,566 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core CPU with four Kryo 260 Gold cores at 2.0 GHz and four Kryo 260 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Y5s | Y9s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue | White, Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.5 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 162.2 mm | 159.3 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 186.7 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.4 % Best value | 83.4 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | Y5s | Y9s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging Best value | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Y5s | Y9s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ Best value | 6.38″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 404 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | IPS LCD | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Y5s | Y9s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Y5s | Y9s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Y5s | Y9s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Y5s | Y9s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B39, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, FM Radio, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Y5s | Y9s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Y5s | Y9s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V1934A | V1945A, V1945T |
