The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Y6 | Y6A |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.7 | 5.9 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.9 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Y6, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 1,000 nits
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69
- against IP64
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable
vivo Y6A, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Y6 | Y6A |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 613 | Qualcomm Adreno |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 456,552 | 456,552 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.95 GHz. | 2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Y6 | Y6A |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Gold, Pink, Purple | Black, Blue, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 78.4 mm | 78.4 mm |
| Body Height | 166.6 mm | 166.6 mm |
| Weight | 219 g | 219 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.3 % Best value | 85 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 Best value | IP64 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Y6 | Y6A |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,200 mAh | 7,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 44 W | 44 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Y6 | Y6A |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits Best value | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ | 6.75″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,570 px | 1,570 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 256 ppi | 256 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Frameless, 90Hz | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 120Hz, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Y6 | Y6A |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Y6 | Y6A |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Y6 | Y6A |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Y6 | Y6A |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | — |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 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 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX Adaptive Best value | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE, aptX, SBC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, A-GPS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoWiFi | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
Audio
| Specification | Y6 | Y6A |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, aptX Adaptive, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE, aptX, SBC |
Technical
| Specification | Y6 | Y6A |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2531A | — |
