• Chinese smartphone manufacturer vivo has launched its latest mid-range smartphone the vivo Y35 across Africa.
  
• The Y35 features respectable specifications with 8GB of RAM, 128GB storage, a 90Hz display and an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset.
• The device is available right now locally from partnered stores and telecoms, including MTN where you can get the Y35 on contract starting from R399 per month for a 24-month period.

The latest mid-range device from Chinese smartphone manufacturer vivo – the vivo Y35 – has launched in Africa and is now available locally.

“The Y35 combines cutting–edge technology and innovation to bring consumers a device that provides smooth performance, trendy design and magnificent camera offering consumers a superior entertainment experience,” promotes vivo in a press release sent to Hypertext.

The mid-range smartphone has a flat-edge design with a 2.5D curved body and larger camera aesthetics. The phone’s colour schemes are Agate Black and Dawn Gold.

The dual nano-sim phone’s thickness is 8.28mm and it weighs 188g and it has side fingerprint capacitive sensors for quick access.

vivo Y35 specifications

In terms of display, the phone has a 6.58-inch FHD+ screen with a 90Hz high refresh rate coupled with an audio booster with hi-res audio wired certification.

To ensure performance under heavy load, the phone is equipped with multi-Turbo 5.5 similar to the vivo Y22 which was recently launched locally.

Multi-Turbo 5.5 is a mode in which the device optimises resource scheduling and utilisation efficiency from core dimensions to reduce lag, improve system smoothness, and improve performance stability, especially for gaming.

The Y35 is equipped with 8GB of RAM, and a further 8GB of extended or virtual RAM, running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 CPU, which is an 8-core chipset manufactured using a 6-nanometer process technology.

For your apps, photos and video, the device has 128GB of storage – expandable to 1TB through a microSD card.

In terms of battery life, the Y35 uses a 5000mAh battery, with vivo adding that flash charging for the Y35 has increased to 44W – which vivo claims gives a depleted battery 70 percent of charge in 34 minutes.

The battery is protected by the “vivo Energy Guardian” feature which preserves battery health by preventing it from charging after reaching full capacity.

vivo Y35 devices feature a 50MP AI triple rear camera setup and 16MP front camera for video calls and selfies.

The device has a rear AI triple camera, the main camera is 50MP, alongside a 2MP Bokeh camera, and 2MP Macro camera.

The Y35 feature “multi-frame denoising” and AI brightening technology which helps add texture to images.

“All these features combine to ensure that the Y35 provides a clear and sharp imaging experience at every tap of the shutter,” the manufacturer adds.

Furthermore, the rear cameras are supported by the Flare Bokeh portrait feature and can adjust bokeh effects to suit different point lights with the option of choosing from round, heart-shaped to star-shaped bokeh flares in preview mode.

The front & rear cameras are also fitted with the Super Night Camera & Multi-Style Portrait.

For selfie connoisseurs, the 16MP front camera comes with Aura Screen Light features for clear images in low light, which assists with taking clearer selfies.

The phone runs on Funtouch 12 OS which is built on Android 12. This is the previous version of vivo’s operating system, with the latest version Funtouch 13 OS launching in “all overseas markets” except apparently South Africa.

Availability and pricing

vivo says that starting today, the Y35 is available at major retailers and telecommunications partners.

At MTN SA, the vivo Y35 is available through a contract starting from R399 PM for 24 months, while uncapped data plans can reach up to R2 259 PM for 24 months for the device.

The local retail price has yet to be announced but rumours abound that the device will cost around R3 900 – R4 000.