UAE Price
AED 550
India Price
₹16,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2023
The vivo Y22s 256GB is Vivo's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.55 inches, 103.1 cm2 (~82.4% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 550 in the UAE and ₹16,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The vivo Y22s 256GB excels with its 5000mAh battery delivering all-day use and 18W wired charging that reaches 70% in 70 minutes, plus reverse wired charging for emergencies. The 90Hz IPS LCD screen offers smoother scrolling than most 60Hz rivals in its price tier, and 256GB storage eliminates cloud reliance. It targets budget-conscious buyers in UAE and India who prioritize battery endurance and local storage over speed, such as students or delivery workers needing reliable daily use without frequent charging. Its weakness is the 720p resolution display — text and images appear soft at 270 ppi, noticeable when viewing HD content. In UAE at AED 550, it’s competitive because few phones under AED 600 offer 5G, NFC, and 256GB storage. In India at ₹16999, it’s overpriced: rivals like the Redmi 12 offer similar battery and storage with a 90Hz 720p panel at ₹14999, making this a poor value despite NFC and 5G.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired, 70% in 70 min Reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 2 MP (macro) |
| Features | Dual LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 164.3 x 76.1 x 8.4 mm (6.47 x 3.00 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 192 g (6.77 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.55 inches, 103.1 cm2 (~82.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Dark Blue, Yellow Green |
| Models | V2206 |
| Price | About 250 EUR |
| Announced | 2022, August 23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, August 23 |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, Funtouch 13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Y22s.
It may still be worth buying if you need a budget-friendly phone with ample storage and don't require the latest features. Its 256GB capacity and basic performance make it suitable for light users, but newer models will offer better efficiency and software support.
The vivo Y22s 256GB is priced at AED 550 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The vivo Y22s 256GB is priced at ₹16999 in India. It can be purchased from official vivo stores and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The camera delivers decent daytime photos with good color accuracy and detail for its price range. Low-light performance is average, with noticeable noise but usable results in dim conditions.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including social media, browsing, and calls. It handles light to medium usage without needing a midday charge.
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