tech2 News StaffJan 22, 2019 11:54:26 IST
Vivo, on 22 January, in a silent launch, unveiled the Vivo Y98 in China. The device has been priced at CNY 1,598 which is about Rs 16,800, for the lone 4 GB RAM with 64 GB internal storage variant.
The device is already up for sale in the country.
Vivo Y89. Image: Vivo China
Vivo Y89: Specifications and Features
The new Vivo device features a 6.26-inch Full HD Plus LCD multi-touch display, and the weight of the device is 149 grams. The display has a notch, which houses the front camera.
The Y89 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 626 chipset, coupled with 4 GB of RAM with 64 GB internal storage. There is no other storage variant. The internal storage can be expanded up to 256 GB using a microSD card.
In terms of optics, the device has a dual camera set up at the back with a 16 MP primary sensor with an aperture of f/2.0 and a 2 MP secondary sensor with an aperture of f/2.4. The front facing camera is a 2 MP snapper with an aperture of f/2.0.
The camera has the following shooting modes: professional mode, panorama, beauty, AR shoot, backlight photo, blur photo and slow motion.
Android 8.1 Oreo runs the device, and it is powered by a 3,260 mAh battery.
To unlock the device, you can use both facial recognition and a fingerprint sensor on the back.
Finally, it is available in two colours: Aurora and Black Gold.
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