vivo Y38
$200Budget2024
6.8
Overall Score
within Budget
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build and value. Scores are rated within the phone's tier.
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6.68"
Display
50MP
Camera
6,000
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
44W
Charging
199g
Weight
Why the Y38
BudgetThe vivo Y38 is a well-equipped budget 5G smartphone that stands out primarily for its exceptionally large 6000 mAh battery and smooth 120Hz display, though performance is estimated from the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset class as no benchmarks were provided. It trades off display resolution and camera versatility, but offers solid everyday value and practical features like a headphone jack at an accessible price point.
Hardware quality by category
The overall score is the average of these six components, rated within the phone's tier.
Camera6.0
Performance6.5
Battery8.5
Display6.8
Build6.2
Value7.0
Strengths
6000 mAh battery with 44W wired charging
6.68-inch IPS LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) 5G chipset
Stereo speakers and 3.5mm headphone jack included
Weaknesses
Low 720p display resolution
Basic dual camera system lacking OIS and high-resolution video
Plastic frame and back construction
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