vivo enjoys unparalleled popularity in India’s smartphone industry thanks to the disruptive launches offering innovative features and attractive designs. Taking the legacy further is the all-new vivo Y200e 5G, which is the first smartphone in India to come with an Eco-Fiber leather back panel and several class-leading specifications.
The latest launch precedes the reputation of the vivo Y-series, known for offering phones with exceptional design, powerful cameras, and great battery at a competitive price. So it would not be a stretch to say that the vivo Y200e 5G is here to redefine the sub-Rs 20k segment. Let’s delve deeper into what the vivo Y200e 5G brings to the table and why it’s worth paying attention to.
An Eco-Friendly Design That Looks Premium
The vivo Y series smartphones are known for stunning designs that intend to grab attention, and the Y200e 5G lives up to the same ethos. The phone builds up on the nature-inspired design of its sibling Y200 but comes with a third sensor on the back in place of the Smart Aura Light ring. The brand is offering the phone in two eyeball-grabbing hues, called Saffron Delight and Black Diamond.
While the colours are self-explanatory from their names, the finish is different on both variants. Those who prefer a subtle colourway will like the Black Diamond variant flaunting gold accents around camera rings and sides. It has a diamond pattern on the back that emits an intriguing sense of depth when the light hits it at an angle.
On the other hand, the Saffron Delight variant is meant for the ones who like to make a bold statement. It’s the first smartphone in the subcontinent to feature durable Eco-Fiber Leather, which is crafted from eco-friendly materials to adhere to EU regulations like RoHS, REACH, and POPs, It has been designed for those who want to make a sustainable choice without compromising on style and aesthetics.
The PU vegan leather back panel of the saffron delight vivo Y200e 5G comes with an extra layer of protection with Vivo’s patented anti-stain coating. The coating protects the back panel of the device against stains, scratches, sweat corrosion, UV ageing, and water. The brand promises that the saffron-hued back panel will keep looking as fresh as when it came out of the packaging.
vivo has also taken measures to ensure that both variants of the Y200e 5G are durable in the long run. The new Y series smartphone is IP54 rated, which means it can withstand water splashes, rain, sprays, and even dousing in water. Additionally, the company has put the smartphone under stringent checking with 32,000 drop tests, extreme environment tests, 20,000 instances of Type-C plug-in/plug-out, 6,500 instances of headphone plug-in/plug-out, 1,50,000 volume button presses, and 5,00,000 power button presses.
In a nutshell, the vivo Y200e 5G is not just designed to get everyone’s attention in the room, but can also last long with its durability features.
A Complete Multimedia Package
The vivo Y200e 5G is a complete multimedia package that offers an immersive audio-visual experience. The front panel of the device is dominated by a 6.67-inch Ultra Vision AMOLED display with a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. It’s an Eye Care Display with SGS Low Blue Light Eye Care Certification to reduce eye strain.
The blue light protection is a must as you would not be able to put the phone down while gaming or consuming content, thanks to the immersive experience offered by the 91.9% screen-to-body ratio. Moreover, the display comes with support for a 120Hz refresh rate, which makes the entire experience of navigating the UI, scrolling, and gaming smoother and more enjoyable. The display also comes with a fast in-display fingerprint scanner for security and 1,200 nits of peak brightness for great visibility.
The immersive viewing experience is further complemented by the audio setup of the vivo Y200e 5G. The handset is equipped with a powerful dual stereo speaker setup for crisp and clear audio output. It has also been equipped with powerful 300%-Volume Audio Booster technology for a deep and robust audio delivery from the stereo speaker. Lastly, there is Hi-Res Wired and Wireless Certification for high-resolution audio transmission through supported audio accessories.
4nm Chipset to Balance Performance and Battery Consumption
Coming to the crux of the whole package, the vivo Y200e 5G has been designed to handle all tasks with ease. The handset is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, which is an octa-core unit. Thanks to the 4nm fabrication and powerful Kryo CPU with 2.2 GHz clock speed, the handset performs impressively while still striking a great balance between power and battery efficiency.
The system performance is further augmented by the presence of 8GB RAM, which can be further expanded to 16GB through 8GB Extended RAM. It means that the phone can keep as many as 25 apps active in the background to ensure seamless multitasking. The smartphone also features a RAM Saver to compress apps to clear up memory and an Interface Preserver to restore apps to the last open interface.
Enhancing the user experience further is the Funtouch OS 14 with the brand offering 48 months of smooth operating experience to users. The Funtouch OS 14 offers multiple ways of multitasking with split-screen, small window, and mini window. There are also operation gestures for multitasking like swiping up with three fingers to switch apps to split screen mode. The software also comes with multiple Always On Display and Lock Screen clock styles for customisation.
Picture-Perfect Cameras
The vivo Y200e 5G is ideal for capturing precious daily moments, thanks to its powerful triple camera module on the rear panel. The setup comprises a 50-megapixel primary sensor with a sizable 1 / 2.76-inch sensor size and a fast f/1.8 aperture. The main lens is backed by a 2-megapixel bokeh sensor and a flicker sensor with LED flash.
The rear camera setup can capture stunningly detailed pictures in daylight as well as at nighttime. The smartphone comes with a Super Night Mode algorithm to capture great low-light shots with reduced blur and noise. There are Super Night Filters called Black & Gold, Cyberpunk, and Green Orange for a stylised appearance to night shots. The rear cameras also offer multi-style portraits with various styles, filters, light effects, and five bokeh flare effects.
Speaking of portraits, the vivo Y200e 5G flaunts a 16-megapixel portrait camera on the front with a 1/3.1-inch sensor and f/2.0 aperture. The front camera captures stunning selfies with the help of Aura Screen Light, AI Face Beauty algorithm, and portrait bokeh effect. Additionally, there are various portrait light effects including styles, filters, and light effects for adding an extra personalised touch to your selfies.
In the video department, the vivo Y200e offers creative freedom to users with Cinematic Aspect Ratio and Cinematic Filters. Additionally, users can tweak video playback speeds and also edit various parameters like brightness, contrast, etc. on the phone itself. Users can also add a professional touch with vivo Photo Borders to their photos.
An All-day Battery With Fast Charging
Powering the latest vivo Y series smartphone is a massive 5,000mAh battery with assured 4 years of battery health. The brand assures that the battery on the latest launch can retain more than 80% of battery capacity even after 4 years of daily use. The Super Battery Saver feature disables battery-hogging features in the background to extend the standby time significantly. In addition, the bundled adapter with super-fast 44W FlashCharge technology ensures that your battery is charged quickly whenever required.
Bottomline
Just like its sibling Y200 5G, the latest vivo Y200e 5G is here to disrupt the mid-tier segment with its loaded specifications. From a durable and stylish vegan leather design to powerful performance and cameras, the smartphone checks a lot of boxes on the mid-range phone buying checklist.
If this interests you, the vivo Y200e 5G has been launched in India with a starting price tag of Rs 19,999. With the attractive bank offer, the smartphone can be purchased for as low as Rs 18,999. Additionally, interested buyers can avail of no-cost EMI and exchange offers as well. Head to Flipkart and vivo Store to pick the latest mobile right away.
