vivo Y15

The vivo Y15 suits buyers looking for a straightforward everyday phone who put battery capacity first and accept performance below that of most phones of its time. Its AnTuTu result is worse than most, making performance the clearest compromise rather than expandable storage.

The 5000 mAh battery capacity is among the highest of its time. The 6.35-inch display has a density of 268 ppi, lower than that of most phones launched around the same time. At 190.5 g, the phone is also heavier than most of its contemporaries. Those are meaningful concessions for anyone who puts a sharper display or a lighter handset high on the list.

The 13 MP camera’s f/2.2 aperture is among the weakest of its time, while its resolution is average. There is also an 8 MP ultrawide camera. The MediaTek Helio P22 comes with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage, expandable by up to 256 GB. That provides room for a memory card, although it does not change the phone’s below-average performance standing.

The Y15 includes Dual Nano-SIM, a 3.5 mm audio jack, FM radio, microUSB and Android 9. Its overall NeoScore is 4.2. It makes most sense for buyers who value a high-capacity battery and expandable storage more than performance or screen sharpness. Those looking for a more balanced combination should weigh its slower benchmark result, lower display density and heavier build before choosing it.