UAE Price
AED 950
India Price
₹16,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2023
The vivo Y27 128GB is Vivo's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.64 inches, 106.8 cm2 (~85.4% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 (12 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 950 in the UAE and ₹16,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The vivo Y27 128GB excels with its 5000mAh battery delivering all-day endurance and 44W wired charging that replenishes 29% in just 15 minutes—rare in this price bracket. Its 50MP main camera with PDAF captures detailed daytime shots, and the 6.64-inch 1080x2388 display offers crisp text and media viewing. Ideal for students and daily commuters in hot climates who need long battery life without frequent charging and prioritize camera clarity over low-light performance. Its weakness is the Helio G85 chipset—struggles with sustained gaming or multitasking, causing noticeable throttling after 10 minutes of heavy use. NFC is absent, limiting contactless payments. In UAE at AED 950, it’s competitive because no rival offers 44W charging and 5000mAh at this price. In India at ₹16999, it’s overpriced: Redmi Note 12 Pro+ offers better performance, faster charging, and NFC for ₹17999, making the Y27 a tough sell despite its battery and charging edge.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 44W wired, 29% in 15 min Reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash, panorama |
| 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, 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 | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 164.1 x 76.2 x 8.1 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 190 g (6.70 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | IPS LCD, 600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.64 inches, 106.8 cm2 (~85.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2388 pixels (~395 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Burgundy Black, Sea Blue |
| Models | V2249 |
| Price | About 140 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, July 20 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, July 20 |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Y27.
It may not be the best choice in 2026 due to aging software support and declining performance for newer apps. However, if you need a budget phone for basic tasks and find it at a steep discount, it could still serve as a reliable secondary device.
The vivo Y27 128GB is priced at AED 950 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The vivo Y27 128GB is priced at ₹16999 in India. It can be purchased from official vivo stores and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The vivo Y27 128GB delivers decent daytime photos with good color accuracy and detail for its price range. Low-light performance is average, with noticeable noise and limited dynamic range.
The vivo Y27 128GB offers up to two days of light to moderate usage on a single charge. It handles all-day browsing, social media, and calls without needing a midday recharge.
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