UAE Price
AED 300
India Price
₹24,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2024
The vivo Y28 4G 128GB is Vivo's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.68 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm) chipset. It comes with a 6000 mAh battery. At AED 300 in the UAE and ₹24,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The vivo Y28 4G excels with its 6000mAh battery delivering multi-day use and 44W wired charging, replenishing 50% in under 30 minutes. The 90Hz IPS LCD screen offers smoother scrolling than most budget phones, and the 50MP main sensor with PDAF captures usable detail in daylight. It’s built for users who prioritize battery endurance over speed—students, field workers, or rural residents needing reliable all-day power without frequent charging. However, the 720x1608 resolution yields a 264 ppi display, making text and images appear noticeably soft, especially when compared to 1080p rivals. The octa-core chipset struggles with multitasking, and NFC absence limits contactless payments. In UAE at AED 300, it’s competitive because no other phone under AED 350 offers 6000mAh and 44W charging. In India at ₹24999, it’s overpriced—same specs are available for ₹15000–18000 from Realme or Redmi with 90Hz 1080p displays and NFC.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 44W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 6000 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.1, 25mm (wide), 1/3.94", 1.12µm |
| 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, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 165.7 x 76 x 8 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 760 nits (typ), 1000 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.68 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1608 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Agate Green, Gleaming Orange |
| Models | V2352 |
| Price | About 130 EUR |
| Announced | 2024, June 15 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, July |
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, Funtouch 15 |
| Chipset | Mediatek 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 Y28 4G.
It’s a budget-friendly option for basic daily use, but by 2026, software updates and app compatibility may become limited. Consider it only if you need a simple, affordable phone for calls, messaging, and light browsing.
The vivo Y28 4G 128GB is priced at AED 300 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The vivo Y28 4G 128GB is priced at ₹24999 in India. It can be purchased through authorized vivo dealers and leading e-commerce sites.
The camera delivers decent daylight photos with accurate colors and good detail for its price range. Low-light performance is average, with noticeable noise but usable results for casual shots.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including social media, calls, and browsing. Heavy usage may require a midday charge, but it handles light tasks efficiently.
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