Vivo Y91C
| Also known as | vivo Y91i (India) |
|---|---|
| Brand | vivo |
| Manufacturer | vivo |
| Series | Y series |
| First released | March 2019 |
| Availability by region | March 2019 |
| Compatible networks | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Colors | Fusion Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red |
| Dimensions | 155.1 mm × 75.1 mm × 8.3 mm (6.11 in × 2.96 in × 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 163.5 g (5.77 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch OS 4.5 |
| System-on-chip | MediaTek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Memory | 2 GB or 3 GB RAM |
| Storage | 16 GB or 32 GB eMMC 5.1 |
| Removable storage | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Battery | 4030 mAh non-removable Li-Po |
| Rear camera | 13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Front camera | 5 MP, f/1.8 (or 8 MP depending on market) |
| Display | 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS microUSB 2.0, USB OTG |
| Data inputs | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Model | 1820_19 |
| References | [1] |
The vivo Y91C is an entry-level smartphone developed & manufactured by Vivo and was known as the vivo V91i in India. Both smartphones are served as part of the Y Series.
Release
[edit]The Y91C was released on February 7, 2020, and was exclusive in Bangladesh coming with Fusion Black and Ocean Blue colors[2] as well in South Africa, which is to be the first budget smartphone.[3] In earlier releases like the Philippines, it was released in March 2019 with price drops for June,[4] September,[5] and December,[6] respectively.
Release of the smartphone takes place in early March in India, which is sold under the name vivo Y91i.[7]
Specifications
[edit]Hardware
[edit]Display
[edit]The vivo Y91C and Y91i feature a 6.22-inch IPS LCD "Halo FullView" display with an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels and a 19:9 aspect ratio. The screen includes a waterdrop notch for the front camera and a 2.5D curved glass design.[2]
Processor
[edit]The device is powered by the MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) octa-core processor, built on a 12 nm process, with a clock speed of 2.0 GHz.[8] It is paired with an IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU. The phone comes with 2 GB of RAM and is available in two storage configurations: 16 GB and 32 GB, both expandable via a dedicated microSD card slot up to 256 GB.
Battery
[edit]It packs a 4,030 mAh non-removable Li-Po battery. The Y91i and Y91C lacks a physical fingerprint sensor,[3] relying instead on Face Access (face unlock) for biometric security.
Cameras
[edit]The phone is equipped with a single 13-megapixel rear camera with an f/2.2 aperture and LED flash. On the front, it features a 5-megapixel (some variants reported as 8-megapixel) camera with an f/1.8 aperture for selfies. The camera software includes features such as Face Beauty and professional mode.
Software
[edit]The Y91i launched with Android 8.1 (Oreo) running vivo's custom Funtouch OS 4.5 interface.
References
[edit]- ^ "vivo Y91i (India) - Full phone specifications". GSMArena.com. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
- ^ a b Michail. "vivo Y91C 2020 debuts with 6.22" display, Helio P22 and 4,000 mAh battery". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ^ a b "48 hours with the Vivo Y91C, its first budget smartphone in South Africa". Memeburn. 2020-02-05. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ^ Ancheta, Jam (2019-07-11). "Vivo Y91c gets a price drop to Php5,999 | Jam Online". Jam Online | Tech News & Reviews. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ^ "Vivo Y91C price drops to P5,499 ($105) in PH". REVU Philippines. 2019-09-02. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ^ GIZGUIDE. "Sale Alert: Vivo Y91C receives another price cut, down to PHP 4,999!". GIZGUIDE | Your Gadget Coach. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ^ Valiyathara, Anvinraj (2019-02-21). "Vivo Y91i tipped to launch for Rs. 7,990 (~$112) in India in early March". Gizmochina. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ^ Guison, Duey (2019-07-11). "vivo Announces Price Cut for Entry-level Y91C". UNBOX PH. Retrieved 2026-04-23.