UAE Price
AED 950
India Price
₹25,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2023
The vivo Y56 128GB is Vivo's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.58 inches, 104.3 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 950 in the UAE and ₹25,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The vivo Y56 128GB excels with its 50MP main camera featuring PDAF for sharp daytime shots, a 5000mAh battery delivering two-day usage on moderate loads, and 18W wired charging that reliably replenishes the cell overnight. It targets budget-conscious buyers in urban India and UAE who prioritize battery endurance over speed, such as delivery riders or teachers needing all-day reliability without premium pricing. Its weakness is the lack of NFC, eliminating contactless payments and transit card use—critical in Dubai and metro India. The chipset, while adequate for TikTok and WhatsApp, struggles with sustained gaming due to thermal throttling after 15 minutes. In UAE at AED 950, it’s competitive because it outlasts rivals like the Redmi Note 12 with better battery life. In India at ₹25,999, it’s overpriced—same specs are available for ₹18,000–₹20,000 from Realme or Samsung, making this a poor value despite the battery and camera strengths.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 8, 28, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C, OTG |
| Dimensions | 164.1 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 184 g (6.49 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.58 inches, 104.3 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Orange Shimmer, Black Engine |
| Models | V2225 |
| Price | About 220 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, February 17 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, February 17 |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Y56.
It is not recommended for purchase in 2026 as newer models offer better performance and software support. The Y56 may struggle with future app updates and lacks long-term value for budget buyers.
The vivo Y56 128GB is priced at AED 950 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The vivo Y56 128GB is priced at ₹25999 in India. It can be purchased from official vivo stores and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The vivo Y56 128GB captures clear daytime photos with decent detail and color accuracy. Low-light performance is average, with noticeable noise in dim conditions.
The vivo Y56 128GB offers up to a full day of battery life with moderate usage. It handles browsing, social media, and video streaming without needing frequent recharges.
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