Launch report · Vivo
Vivo Y55: Dimensity 700 5G entry phone with 50 MP and 18W charging.
SpecEagle Editorial·Dec 2021·$249·Score 60/100
The Y55 brought Vivo's 5G phones below $250 for the first time in many markets — the Dimensity 700 keeps everyday apps smooth and the 5000 mAh cell ensures the phone lasts a full day for buyers who picked it as their entry into 5G.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.58" FHD+ IPS LCD, 60Hz
Chipset
Dimensity 700
RAM
4/8 GB LPDDR4X
Storage
128 GB UFS 2.1
Battery
5000 mAh, 18W
Main camera
50 MP + 2 MP macro + 2 MP depth
Weight
198 g
What stands out
- 5G at sub-$250
- Reliable 50 MP daylight photos
- Headphone jack retained
What to watch
- LCD-only and 60Hz feels dated
- Macro/depth lenses are throwaway
- Funtouch OS slow to update
The phone it has to beat
Redmi Note 10 5G
$199 · score 70/100