Entry-level · 2023
vivo Y27
Our Take
CPU benches near recent entry-level phones like the Samsung Galaxy A05
A basic entry-level phone with all-day battery — but 4G only shows its age.
Best for
Daily driver · WhatsApp · calls
Strength
All-day battery (5000mAh)
Watch out
4G only
Skip if
Heavy gaming or multitasking
Full specifications
Display
6.64″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 2388 · 60 Hz
Basic
Display
6.64″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 2388 · 60 Hz
Basic
Performance
Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 (12 nm) · 8-core 2.0 GHz · Mali-G52 MC2
Basic CPU
Performance
Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 (12 nm) · 8-core 2.0 GHz · Mali-G52 MC2
Basic CPU
Best for messaging, calls, and light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.
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
Slow motion
Yes, 120 fps
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
Battery
5000 mAh · 44 W wired
Plenty
Battery
5000 mAh · 44 W wired
Plenty
Connectivity
4G LTE · Wi-Fi 5
Falls short for 2026
Connectivity
4G LTE · Wi-Fi 5
Falls short for 2026
Build & Design
190 g · 8.1 mm
Build & Design
190 g · 8.1 mmHeight
164.1 mm
Width
76.2 mm
Thickness
8.1 mm
Weight
190 g
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted) · accelerometer · proximity · compass
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted) · accelerometer · proximity · compassSensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Specifications sourced from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
Quick reads against a few phones in the same price tier. Tap any one for the deep comparison.
vs
Apple iPhone 15
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
49% larger battery capacity
44 W vs 15 W charging · 5,000 mAh vs 3,349 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs OLED panel · 1080 × 2388 vs 1179 × 2556 resolution · Tradeoff: 6.64″ vs 6.1″ screen
Lower benchmark score
222k vs 1.5M AnTuTu · Entry-level 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 · No NFC vs NFC
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 · 60 Hz vs 120 Hz refresh · Tradeoff: 6.64″ vs 6.1″ screen
Lower benchmark score
222k vs 1.8M AnTuTu · Entry-level vs High-end tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 8K @ 30 fps video · 8 MP vs 12 MP selfie
No 5G
No 5G vs 5G · No NFC vs NFC
Where to buy
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