Vivo Y28 5G: Vivo Y28 5G has made an entry to the Indian budget smartphone market and it is a power-packed device for those seeking for a stylish, 5G-ready smartphone that brings the best of both worlds of everyday usage.
Vivo has always been going for the look and feel of the Y28 5G, as well its pricing. It isn’t a powerhouse, but it gets the balance right between performance, battery life and design for its class.
Here’s what you can expect from the Vivo Y28 5G.
Design and Build Quality
Y28 5G has a clean and minimal design unlike any others. The back of the device has a shiny surface and soft coloring that gradually reflects light.
Its double camera system sits in a square module that doesn’t stick out too far, which also makes for a neat looking phone.
It has a grippable flat-edge design, and the plastic casing feels solid and durable. It is well put together and while not a high end construction feels like some thought went into its assembly. The phone is thin, light and accommodating for one-handed operation – perfect for daily commuters or more casual users.
Display and Visuals
The phone features a 6.56-inch HD+ LCD display with a screen resolution of 1612 x 720 pixels. It features a 90Hz refresh rate, which means it will scroll a little smoother and feel more responsive than the standard 60Hz you get in most inexpensive phones.
Bright enough for indoor use, not in broad daylight. Colours are quite vivid but not as deep as on an AMOLED display. The design with the waterdrop notch looks a little old, but it doesn’t affect the way content or apps appear on-screen.
Performance and Software
The Vivo Y28 5G runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020 processor, a dependable chipset on budget 5G smartphones. It’s paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage (there’s also a 3GB/32GB configuration). The phone also features Extended RAM that leverages idle ROM and adds an additional 6GB of virtual memory, to aid multitasking.
It performs well in general usage terms. Apps load fast and moving through the interface is snappy. It’s not a gaming machine, but Free Fire and Subway Surfers play fairly well at medium settings.
The Y28 is powered by Funtouch OS 13 based on Android 13. Vivo’s skin offers good things like a screen recording, options to customize the system, and an app cloner. There’s a bit of bloatware that can be uninstalled, however — like on most budget devices.
Camera Features
As for the photography, the Vivo Y28 5G comes with a pair of 50MP main sensor and 2MP depth sensor. The back camera takes decent pictures in broad daylight with fair sharpness and color accuracy. Portrait mode does a decent job, with passable edge detection.
There’s nothing outstanding special about low-light performance, but it’s acceptable with Night Mode. In the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera, enough to make video calls and do your casual selfies.
Battery Life and Charging
The Vivo Y28 5G is backed by a large 5000mAh battery. It easily makes it through a full day of moderate use such as calls, browsing, music streaming and some gaming included. The Watch 5 supports 15W charging, which is on the slower side by 2025 standards, requiring about two hours to fully charge.
For users who are not heavy users, however, the battery backup is one of the phone’s strong areas.
Pros:
Sleek and lightweight design
Reliable 5G connectivity
Smooth 90Hz refresh rate
Good battery life
Nice and easy to use interface
Cons:
Display is HD+ not Full HD
Camera lacks in lowlight conditions
Slow charging speed
No ultra-wide or macro lens
Bloatware present in the UI
Vivo Y28 5G Final Verdict
The Vivo Y28 5G is a decent entry-level 5G phone that nails the basics. So with stylish design, decent battery life and reliable performance, it’s well-suited to students, casual users and first-time 5G purchasers. It might not be the most feature-rich or powerful thing on the market, but it delivers solid daily usability at a very attractive price.
