vivo V9 Youth
The vivo V9 Youth is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2018).
2018 · Lower-mid-range · Android 8.1 (Oreo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size6.3" · 154.8 x 75.1 x 7.9 mm (6.09 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
RAM4GB
Storage32GB | 64GB
Main Camera16 MP · Dual-LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 400 PPI screen
✓6.3" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 150g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,260 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2018, April. Released 2018, April
Also Known As
Also known as Vivo Y85 in China
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4
RAM
4GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
400 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,260 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3260 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
150g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
154.8 x 75.1 x 7.9 mm (6.09 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Champagne Gold, Pearl Black, Red
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the vivo V9 Youth does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the vivo V9 Youth does not have NFC.
Yes, the vivo V9 Youth supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The vivo V9 Youth SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the vivo V9 Youth has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The vivo V9 Youth ships with Android 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4.
The vivo V9 Youth uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The vivo V9 Youth supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The vivo V9 Youth has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
