Lower mid-range · 2023
vivo Y27s
Our Take
CPU capability matches lower-mid phones like Samsung Galaxy A06
Best for
Strength
All-day battery (5000mAh)
Watch out
No more updates, 4G only
Skip if
Heavy gaming or multitasking
Full specifications
Display
6.64″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 2388 · 90 Hz · HDR
Display
6.64″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 2388 · 90 Hz · HDR
Performance
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) · 8-core 2.4 GHz · Adreno 610
Light-use CPU
Performance
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) · 8-core 2.4 GHz · Adreno 610
Light-use CPU
Software & updates
Android 13, Funtouch 13 · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
Software & updates
Android 13, Funtouch 13 · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.
Operating system
Android 13, Funtouch 13
Software support
2 years of updates (brand estimate)
Updates remaining
None — past its update window
Camera
50 MP f/1.8 main · 8 MP selfie
Camera
50 MP f/1.8 main · 8 MP selfieA standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
50 MP f/1.8
Front camera
8 MP f/2.0
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
Battery
5000 mAh · 44 W wired
Plenty
Battery
5000 mAh · 44 W wired
Plenty
Memory
8 GB RAM · 128 GB · expandable
Memory
8 GB RAM · 128 GB · expandable
Connectivity
4G LTE · NFC
Falls short for 2026
Connectivity
4G LTE · NFC
Falls short for 2026
Build & Design
192 g · 8.2 mm · IP54
Build & Design
192 g · 8.2 mm · IP54
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximitySensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.
vs
Apple iPhone 15
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
49% larger battery capacity
44 W vs 20 W charging · 5,000 mAh vs 3,349 mAh battery
Lower performance tier
Lower mid-range vs High-end tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 8 MP vs 12 MP selfie
No 5G
No 5G vs 5G
Heavier in hand
192 g vs 171 g
vs
Samsung Galaxy S23
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
28% larger battery capacity
44 W vs 25 W charging · 5,000 mAh vs 3,900 mAh battery
Less smooth display
IPS LCD vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · 90 Hz vs 120 Hz refresh · Tradeoff: 6.64″ vs 6.1″ screen
Lower performance tier
Lower mid-range vs High-end tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · — vs Telephoto · OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 8K @ 30 fps video
No 5G
No 5G vs 5G
Where to buy
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