Vivo Y51

Vivo Y51 (2020): Design

The Vivo Y51 (2020) has arrived as another affordable option by the Chinese brand in India. The device features a slim profile and has a single-tone gradient surface. The smartphone has a rectangular camera module at the top-left corner of the back panel. The lenses are aligned in a triangular-shape along with an LED flash giving it a unique appeal. The only other thing you will find at the back is the Vivo branding at the bottom left. Upfront, there is a tall 6.58-inch display. The IPS LCD panel is surrounded by thin bezels and delivers an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels. This big panel will make watching videos and movies an enjoyable experience. There is a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera.

Vivo Y51 (2020): Hardware Performance

The Vivo Y51 (2020) uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor to complete all the tasks. This mid-range octa-core processor is backed by Adreno 610 GPU to render all the high-end graphics with ease. The smartphone is launched in a single configuration of 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. If this size internal memory isn't enough, the smartphone also has up to 1TB external microSD card support. Its performance would be smooth not just with the generic tasks like web browsing and HD video playback on loop, but also with multitasking. Gaming would also be a decent experience with the Vivo Y51 (2020).

Vivo Y51 (2020): Price To Specs Ratio

The Vivo Y (2020) has been labeled at Rs. 17,990 in India. The company has launched the handset in a single RAM and storage option (8GB RAM and 128GB storage option. The device can be bought in Crystal Symphony and Titanium Sapphire shades. The pricing could have been a bit lower considering the device is still using the Snapdragon 600 series processor. A high-end chipset for this price tag is what would have made this device a better option in its segment.

Vivo Y51 (2020): Camera Performance

The Vivo Y51 (2020) uses three cameras at the back which comprise a 48MP main lens with an f/2.2 aperture. The smartphone also has an 8MP sensor for wide-angle shots with an f/2.2 aperture and a 2MP sensor for bokeh shots. The depth lens has an f/2.4 aperture. There are several shooting modes inside the camera app that will enhance the imaging experience. The device will click 12MP pixel-binned shots by default. The setup is adequate for regular photography and you will be able to click good images in broad daylight. There is a dedicated super night mode which will allow the unit to click good shots in low-light conditions. The selfie department here is handled by a 16MP lens which is placed inside the waterdrop notch. You will be able to capture clear images with low background noise for social media uploads.

Vivo Y51 (2020): Important/ Highlight Feature

The Vivo Y51 (2020) is backed by a beefy 5,000 mAh battery unit. The device takes charge over a USB Type-C port and also has 18W fast charging technology support. The fingerprint scanner is mounted on the side panel for biometric authentication. The smartphone will ship with the latest Android 11 OS out-of-the-box.

Vivo Y51 (2020): Verdict

Vivo's Y series has become quite a hit amongst consumers for cheaply priced smartphones that are equipped with a good set of internals. The Vivo Y51 (2020) is a mixed bag altogether. While it has a high-end display and a decent imaging setup, the processor is a bit underrated for its price tag.