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vivo Y16 4 GB / 128 GB / Global

4.3 NeoScore #4037 of 6247

4 GB / 128 GB / Global · Launched September 2022

Overview

NeoScore

4.3

#4037 of 6247

Design & display
5.0
Performance & hardware
3.6
Camera
3.0
Connectivity
5.2
Battery & charging
5.1

Strengths

  • At 184 g, it weighs less than most phones of its time.
  • At 8.2 mm thick, it is thinner than most phones of its time.

Weak points

  • The display's 270 ppi density is lower than that of most phones of its time.
  • Its 4 GB of RAM and AnTuTu score of 118,000 are lower than those of most phones of its time.
  • The 13 MP camera has lower resolution than most, and its f/2.2 aperture is among the weakest of its time.
Display
6.51″IPS LCD720 × 1,600 px
Design
184 g75.6 mm164 mm8.2 mm
Performance
MediaTek Helio P35Octa-Core4 GB RAM64 GB / 128 GB
AnTuTu
118,000Better than 26% of phones
Battery
5,000 mAh10 W
Cameras
13 Mpx · f/2.22 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 5 Mpx · f/2.2
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 12

Editorial report

vivo Y16 4 GB / 128 GB / Global technical sheet

The vivo Y16 suits buyers looking for an entry-level phone with a large display and expandable storage. This version pairs 4 GB of RAM with 128 GB of storage, and the storage can be expanded. At 184 g and 8.2 mm thick, it is lighter and thinner than most phones of its time.

Its IPS LCD display measures 6.51 inches, while its 270 ppi density is lower than that of most phones launched around the same time. The 13 MP camera also has lower resolution than most, and its f/2.2 aperture is among the weakest of its time. It records 1080p video and includes a 2 MP depth camera. The 5000 mAh battery has typical capacity, while 10 W charging is slower than on most phones of its time. Connectivity includes Dual Nano-SIM, Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 5; the phone runs Android 12 and has Google Services.

Its 4 GB of RAM and AnTuTu score of 118,000 are lower than those of most phones of its time. The MediaTek Helio P35 and UFS 2.2 storage complete the configuration. Overall, the vivo Y16 is behind most phones launched around the same time. With a NeoScore of 4.3, it is aimed at buyers who prioritize expandable storage, a large screen and low weight over stronger camera, display-density and charging specifications.

Technical index

NeoScore

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4.28 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

4 GB / 128 GB / Global

Design & display

5.0

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Pixel Density 270 ppi
4.1
Display Features Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, In-Cell Technology
0.0
Weight 184 g
7.6
Usable Surface 82.5 %
7.3
Body Thickness 8.2 mm
7.6

Performance & hardware

3.6

AnTuTu Score 118,000
0.5
RAM Capacity 4 GB
3.1
Storage Type UFS 2.2
5.0
Processor Process Size 12 nm
3.7
Maximum Storage Capacity 128 GB
5.6
Maximum CPU Clock 2.3 GHz
5.3
RAM Type LPDDR4X
5.0

Camera

3.0

Aperture f/2.2
6.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 13 Mpx
6.1
Camera Features LED Flash, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
0.0

Connectivity

5.2

Connectivity Features USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
1.5
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
7.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
5.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
9.5
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
7.5

Battery & charging

5.1

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
8.9
Fast Charge Power 10 W
2.0
Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
0.0

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Design & display
4.98
Performance & hardware
3.59
Camera
3.01
Connectivity
5.23
Battery & charging
5.11
NeoScore rank
#4037 / 6247

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Helio P35
Processor Process Size
12 nm
Graphics GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
Maximum CPU Clock
2.3 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
128 GB
AnTuTu Score
118,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
164
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
744
CPU Description
Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v9

Design

Body Colors
Gold, Black, Blue
Body Thickness
8.2 mm
Body Width
75.6 mm
Body Height
164 mm
Weight
184 g
Usable Surface
82.5 %
Body Materials
Glass, Plastic
Resistance Features
Splash Resistant, Water Resistant
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
10 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.51″
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,600 px
Display Pixel Density
270 ppi
Display Features
Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, In-Cell Technology
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 12
OS Family
Android
OS Version
12
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
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 B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
Connectivity Features
USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
USB Version
USB Type-C
Max. download speed
300 Mbps
Max. upload speed
150 Mbps

Audio

Audio Features
A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker

Technical

Model numbers
V2204, V2214

Product codes

EAN
6935117855219

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Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

13 MP Main Camera

Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Aperture
f/2.2
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Sensor
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
2

2 MP Depth Camera

Resolution
2 Mpx
Aperture
f/2.4
Sensor
Resolution
2 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/2.4
3

5 MP Front Camera

Resolution
5 Mpx
Aperture
f/2.2
Camera Features
Front-Facing LED Flash
Sensor
Resolution
5 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
Features
Camera Features
Front-Facing LED Flash
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Variant details

Memory
4 GB
Markets
Global
Storage
128 GB
Market codes
Global

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