Vivo Y30 smartphone review with key features

The Vivo Y30 smartphone was announced on 05/07/2020. The emphasis is placed primarily on the design and the capacitive battery, which was equipped with the model of such a popular brand. Advanced technologies were used to create the device. The phone interface has remained unchanged and familiar to most Vivo users. It should be noted that the color gradient that is so popular nowadays, which allows you to arrange an indescribable light show in the sun. The average price for Vivo Y30 will be about $ 200, which makes it more than affordable for lovers of everything new and innovative. However, like any other product from the Middle Kingdom, it will be more profitable to buy it directly from the manufacturer's website.

The 5000 mAh battery deserves special attention. This will allow you to work on your smartphone longer, enjoy the colorful picture of movies and active games. With such a battery, you will need to charge the gadget once every few days, provided that you actively watch videos, surf the Internet, telephony and listen to music.

How it all started

The exact date of the founding of Vivo, in open sources, has not been found. The thing is that this kind of information is carefully hidden. It is believed that this happened in 2009. It is impossible to confirm or deny this information. Vivo cannot be categorized as standalone brands, as it became a subsidiary of a giant like BBK. The concern was founded by Shen Wei, but there is no information regarding who he worked with before. The person does not flaunt his personal life, but from time to time he comments on the news that appears on the official website of the company.

One of the best firms in the Middle Kingdom announced its first smartphone in 2011. And at the end of 2012, the first model with a separate Vivo X1 DAC was released. Before that, several more nimble and productive models entered the market, however, they were far from perfect, so they were not in great demand. On the covers, the emblem of the parent company was used as a logo. The reviews were, in most cases, positive.

The focus was on a youth audience and the brand was right. Stylish design and reasonable price were highly appreciated. In addition, the brand was promoted with the help of BBK, which was more hyped.

High-quality and inexpensive smartphones from Vivo

Phones of this brand are divided into three classes, each of which has certain designations:

1. "V". Youth models belonging to the middle price segment.
2. "Y". Functional communicators of a budget class.
3. "X". Premium smartphones.

Models belonging to the "V" series have an affordable price and reliable filling. The most popular are the Vivo V1 and Vivo V-max. 5-inch screen and powerful processor (Snapdragon-410), which is fueled by 2 GB of RAM. For 2015, the performance was excellent. The older brother was equipped with a 5.5-inch display and Snapdragon-615. One of the best-selling models in the world is the Vivo V3-max.

At the beginning of 2016, the new "Y" series received the OC Vivo Funtouch certificate represented by the Y55I. This made it possible to equip the device with such useful functions as:

1. Smart Beauty Mode.
2. Smart Click.
3. Smart Wake.

The basis was made by Qualcomm Snapdragon-430 with eight cores.

Every smartphone in the X series has seen the use of innovative technologies. Each phone is a unique product that can impress even a bored user. An example is the Vivo X6, which was equipped with 4 GB of RAM and a MediaTek MT6752 processor (1.7 GHz). At the time of release, the Vivo X1 smartphone was the thinnest in the world. Vivo X5 PRO has an unusual function of recognizing the owner by the iris of the eye through a selfie camera. The Vivo Xplay-5 is popular thanks to its 6GB of RAM, and the Vivo X5 is just 0.45cm thick.

Vivo Y30 specifications

Display

Phones with a screen resolution of 720x1560 pixels are far from the last century. Famous brands to this day produce smartphones with similar characteristics. For games, viewing content and video quality is sufficient.

There are several arguments in favor of HD resolution, despite the 6.47-inch screen:

1. The battery will last longer. Modern processors are capable of providing high-resolution displays, however, the consequences are obvious. With more power consumption, the battery will drain faster. Even with a 4000 mAh battery or more, it may not be enough for the stated two days of operation. The charge will go to backlight additional LEDs, which are twice as large in TFT matrices and OLED displays. The conclusion is obvious: the lower the resolution, the longer the charge will last.
2. You don't need more to complete your daily tasks. Not every user wants to get a device 6 inches or more. 5 inches is enough for most. For such a segment, such indicators are sufficient, which is why they are popular. As an example, consider iPhones, which do not have much better resolution than HD. However, this does not affect their popularity in any way. This selection criterion is no longer considered the main one.

Performance

The Mediatek MT6765 processor cannot be called the most productive, but to this day it is able to provide the necessary performance of the smartphone. In combination with the Helio P35 (12nm), the gadget gets the speed and endurance it needs. Not only mobile devices, but also tablets are equipped with it. It entered the market in 2017, produced according to the 12nm process technology. In addition to eight ARM-type Cortex-a53 cores, they operate at 2.3 GHz. Support for 64-bit data should be noted. PowerVR GE-8320 is responsible for the graphics quality. Can work with fourth generation networks. Allowed downloads at 300 Mbps, and a return of 150 Mbps.

The processor can support a 25MP camera, dual, triple or even quad cameras. 4 GB of RAM is enough to complete the tasks. According to users, more memory could be installed, however, in this case, the smartphone would slow down. Unlocking the screen works well. There are no complaints about this. The fingerprint scanner is located on the back cover and has a high response rate.

With regard to display support, memory and camera, Mediatek is practically no different from Snapdragon-636.

Camera

Autofocus is present in the main camera, but the stabilizer does not work very well.The sensors work great in sufficient light, however, when transferring photos to a laptop, you may notice graininess. The sharpness is also lacking in portrait shots, which are very high quality.

The night mode copes with the main tasks, but the "wow-effect" is not to be expected. An example of how the phone takes pictures at night can be found below.

For those looking to purchase a camera phone, the Vivo Y30 should not be considered. The front camera is located in the upper left corner, which may be unusual for many. For video calls, 8MP resolution is sufficient. However, one should not forget that under artificial lighting, the quality will deteriorate sharply. For a high-quality selfie, followed by posting on social networks, it is not enough. Various filters provided by the manufacturer will help to solve the problem.

Compared to previously released models, software changes have become noticeable. HDR - shooting a stationary subject will create several images in the clipboard at the same time, allowing you to choose the most successful picture. There is no lag in this shooting mode. Focusing is working properly.

Autonomy

Vivo has always done well with autonomy. Vivo Y30 is no exception. The smartphone is equipped with a 5000mAh battery that is charged by a 10W charger. Thus, the manufacturer said that one charge should be enough for the whole day and not only light. It's about charging your phone exclusively before going to bed. Often at such a time the phone is already practically discharged, and if not, then many people prefer to read or watch something before going to bed. However, the stated data relate to those cases when a person practically "lives" on the phone (active games, watching videos).

Provided that a person uses the device exclusively for work and for telephony, then charging should be enough for 2-3 days. A proprietary 10 W charging system is included. The possibility of fast charging is out of the question. The phone does not support this function. The smartphone does not support wireless charging either.

Conclusion

If the buyer wants to become the owner of his own high-quality phone at a good price, then Vivo Y30 is an excellent choice. However, for those looking to buy a camera phone, this model is clearly not suitable. Such a phone will be a great gift for parents or close friends who are not chasing flagships, but prefer time-tested technologies. The main feature of the model is its appearance and it should be noted that it looks more than attractive. The four main cameras cope with the tasks set, however, they are still far from the quality offered by the cameras. The 5G communication standard will allow working with all mobile operators in the country. The reception quality raises no objections.

• good screen brightness;
• powerful platform;
• original design;
• capacious battery;
• picture quality.

• night shooting mode;
• lack of protection against moisture and dust;
• plastic case.

The large screen deserves special attention, which will appeal to fans of watching films and reading books. The processor is not the newest, however, it copes with the tasks. If necessary, you can install additional memory, the slot for which is provided by the manufacturers. How much will such a device cost? Approximately $ 200.