Vivo has launched its new budget-oriented smartphone, the Vivo Y11 2019 in Nepal with major upgrades over its predecessors. It carries the modern design trends and brings Snapdragon chipset on a budget. Specs-wise Vivo Y11 2019 shares a lot of things with Vivo Y12 so it the better value for your money? Let’s find out.
Vivo Y11 2019 Overview
Display & Design
The Y11 2019 features a near-identical design with the Vivo Y12 (priced Rs. 21,990) which was launched a couple of months back. Both phones feature a 6.35-inch Halo LCD display with an HD+ (720 x 1544) resolution on a 6.28 x 3.02 x 0.35-inch body. There’s a significant bezel on the bottom despite a minimal one on the top. As with most of the budget-oriented phones, the new Y11 has a plastic build with a fingerprint sensor on the back. However, it is sizeably heavy thanks to its big battery and feels decently premium on the hands.
I remember the time when a phone’s color had simpler names. If it looked black, they’d be called black and the same rule went for other shades and hue. But OEMs have gotten a little more innovative now. Vivo, whose phones are known for their design and looks, has jumped in on the radical color scheme train too. The Y11 2019 comes in 2 color variants: Coral Red and Jade Green and gives off different vibrant colors when light hits it from different angles.
Camera
Additionally, there’s a small ‘V‘ shaped waterdrop notch on the front for the 8MP selfie camera with Vivo’s AI Face Beauty feature for you fashionistas out there. It also supports software-based face unlock. While the Y12 boasts a triple-rear camera, the Y11 2019 sees a downgrade and rather houses a dual-AI camera on the back with a 13MP primary lens and a 2MP depth sensor. You’ll have to get a little more creative to get those wide-angle shots with the Y11 2019.
Performance & Memory
Talking about the performance, Vivo has switched from the MediaTek Helio P22 (12nm) chipset on the Y12 to a slightly underpowered Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 (12nm) on the new Y11. This is complemented by a moderate 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage which can be expanded via a microSD card. On the UI side, the Y11 runs on Android 9.0 (Pie) with Vivo’s Funtouch OS 9.1 on top.
Battery
One area where Vivo has been very generous in the Y11 2019 is the battery. With the above industry average 5000 mAh battery alongside Vivo’s intelligent power management system, the phone should easily last you a day or two in a single charge. A budget phone with a big battery is something of a trend these days and we couldn’t be more grateful.
Miscellaneous
On a disappointing note, Vivo is still sticking with the older generation micro-USB port for charging and data transfer here, not that this is the first time the company has let us down that way. A much more expensive and celebrated Vivo V15 Pro also featured the same technology. Come on Vivo, get your head in the game and give us the USB Type-C already!
Vivo Y11 2019 Specifications
- Body: 6.28 x 3.02 x 0.35 inches; 190.5 gm
- Display: 6.35-inches “Halo” LCD display
- Resolution: HD+ (1544 x 720 pixels)
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; 12nm Mobile Platform
- CPU: Octa-core (Quad-core 1.95 GHz Cortex A53, Quad-core 1.45GHz Cortex A53)
- GPU: Adreno 505
- RAM: 3GB
- Storage: 32GB (expandable up to 256GB via a dedicated microSD card)
- Software & UI: Android 9.0 (Pie) with Vivo’s Funtouch OS 9.1
- Rear Camera: Dual-camera; 13MP f/2.2 primary lens, 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
- Front Camera: 8MP, f/1.8 aperture
- Fingerprint sensor: Physical (rear-mounted)
- Audio: 3.5mm audio jack
- Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4G), Bluetooth 4.0, GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO/BeiDou, Micro-USB
- Battery: 5000 mAh battery with 10W Charging
- Colors: Coral Red, Jade Green
Also read: Vivo Mobiles Price in Nepal
Vivo Y11 2019 Price in Nepal & Availability
At launch, Vivo has set the price of Vivo Y11 2019 in Nepal at Rs. 18,590 for a 3/32GB variant. It is available for purchase via both online and offline retail shops and the price could differ slightly from shop to shop.
| Model Name | Price in Nepal |
| Vivo Y11 2019 (3/32GB) | Rs. 18,590 |
If you can live without the ultra-wide sensor, Vivo Y11 looks to be better than Vivo Y12 because of its price. However, if both of the devices don’t excite you, you can turn to devices like Realme C2 and Honor 10 Lite.
