“Vivo has taken place in the world of budget-affordable smartphones and for people looking to get their hands on a mobile offering 5G connectivity without loosing out on performance, looks and battery life, I think Y56 packs in everything just right.” From the premium-looking design to powerful specifications, and rich feature set in the software experience, the Y56 5G is a great value for money in the entry-level 5G smartphone category.
Premium Design That Stands Out
The Vivo Y56 5G is slim and sleek with a curved edge body, which is only 8.15mm thick and weighs at 184g, which comes in two striking colors, Orange Shimmer or Black Engine that also features a matte finish that resists fingerprints and smudges.
On the front, it features a 6.58-inch Full HD+ screen with 2408×1080 pixels resolution. IPS Technology The beautiful IPS panel offers best in class screen performance with excellent 178 degree viewing angles, brilliant color, and extraordinary picture quality. The screen is perfect for viewing videos, surfing the Web or playing games. The screen-to-body ratio is decent and, even with its waterdrop notch, the display remains immersive.
Reliable 5G Performance
It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, a 7nm processor that also enables 5G connectivity at a lower price point. Powered by a 2. So with the octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset tuned at 2GHz and Mali-G57 GPU, the Y56 5G sticks to the daily multitasking and light gaming easily.
It is offered in 4GB and 8GB RAM models both are paired with Vivo’s Extended RAM 3.0 feature that adds 8GB of virtual RAM to help with multitasking. It offers 128GB of onboard storage, and can be expanded with a microSD card up to 1TB — that’s enough space for plenty of photos, videos and apps.
Capable Dual Camera Setup
Vivo Y56 5G hardware details Looking at the back, the Vivo Y56 5G houses a dual camera setup of 50MP main sensor and 2MP depth sensor. The primary sensor takes very sharp and detailed photos, especially in good light. With Vivo’s Super Night Mode, night photography is well done, it reduces noise and improves brightness for low light photos.
The front camera is a 16MP shooter that it is embedded in a waterdrop-notch, suitable for all your selfies, video calls, and social media content. The two cameras can shoot full-HD video, and come with several AI-powered modes, including portrait mode, time-lapse, and beauty filters.
Up to 26 days of usage time with quick charging
The Y56 5G gets fuelled by a massive 5000mAh battery which is expected to offer all day usage in a single charge. From video streaming to web browsing to using GPS, the battery is surprisingly long-lasting. The handset has 18W fast charging support using USB TypeC which can charge the phone from 0 to 50 in less than 40 minutes.
Software Experience and Features
The Vivo Y56 5G is fuelled by Funtouch OS 13 based on Android 13 and the handset delivers a smooth user interface. It offers applications like app clone, smart split screen, customisable icons, as well as power management features through the system management tools like the iManager app tailor-made for optimisation and security.
It’s light, and you have a side fingerprint sensor and face unlock for quick and safe access. The phone also packs IPX4 water resistance and IP5X dust protection for day to day toughness.
Pricing and Availability
The Vivo Y56 5G comes with competitive Indian pricing. The $260 price is for the 4GB RAM variant, with the 8GB option priced at $315. That puts it among the most affordable 5G phones around, and pairs it with great performance and solid battery life.
Final Verdict
If you want a 5G-equipped smartphone and to save your money, the Vivo Y56 5G is perfect for you. It comes with modern design, great performance, durable battery, and decent camera – making it a great daily driver for students, professionals and everyone in between. If you are in the market for a dependable, decent-looking, future-ready smartphone priced under ₹18,000, you should certainly take a look at the Vivo Y56 5G.
