Vivo Y28 4G Launched

 Launch of Vivo Y28 4G  with 6,000 mAh Battery 

Following whispers and FCC certification, Vivo has officially unveiled the Y28 4G in Singapore. This new addition joins its previously launched 5G sibling and offers a budget-friendly option for smartphone users. Last month the vivo Y28 4G was certified by the FCC with a 6,000 mAh battery and from that point on its official unveiling was an inevitability. The Y28 4G got official in Singapore, joining the 5G-capable Y28, which launched in January, in the company's roster. Soon there will be an Y28s 5G too, but let's not worry about that right now.

The Y28 4G is powered by MediaTek's Helio G85 SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of expandable storage. It has a 6.68-inch 720x1608 LCD touchscreen with a 90 Hz refresh rate and 1,000-nit peak brightness, dual stereo speakers, a 50 MP main rear camera with a 2 MP depth sensor next to it, an 8 MP selfie snapper, and support for 44W wired charging for the aforementioned 6,000 mAh battery. The Y28 also has an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance. Following are the specifications details:-

Chipset                        MediaTek Helio G85 SoC

CPU                       Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU                       Mali-G52 MC2

OS                               Android 14, Funtouch OS 14

Supported Networks     2G, 3G, 4G LTE

Display                       6.68″ IPS LCD, 720 x 1608 pixels, 90Hz, 1000 nits

RAM                       8 GB

Storage                         256 GB

Card Slot                      Yes

Main Camera                50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF

                                      2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)

Front Camera               8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)

Colours                       Agate Green and Gleaming Orange

Fingerprint Sensor       Side-mounted

Battery                         6,000 mAh, 44W wired charging

Price                             $199

Internals and Software

Powering the device is MediaTek’s Helio G85 processor, supported by 8 GB of RAM and a generous 256 GB of expandable storage. The Y28 4G runs the latest Android 14 operating system, customized with Vivo’s own Funtouch OS 14 interface.

Design and Display

The display provides a smooth user experience with its 6.68-inch size, 720 x 1608 resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. It also gets brighter than average with a peak brightness of 1,000 nits. Additionally, the Y28 4G boasts an IP64 rating, signifying its resistance to dust and water splashes.

Battery 

The Y28 4G boasts a long-lasting 6,000 mAh battery, ideal for users who demand extended use throughout the day. For those who are constantly on the go, the phone offers 44W fast charging to quickly replenish the battery.

Cameras

Entertainment is enhanced with dual stereo speakers while capturing memories is handled by a 50MP main rear camera and an 8MP selfie camera. The Y28 4G also features a 2MP depth sensor for enhanced portrait photography.

Colours

In Singapore, the phone is available in two eye-catching colours: Agate Green and Gleaming Orange.

Price

The phone runs Android 14 of course, with vivo's Funtouch OS 14 on top. It is offered in Singapore in Agate Green and Gleaming Orange for SGD 269, which right now translates into approximately $199 or €185. Of course the pricing will vary should it make it to other markets in the future.