vivo Y53i
The vivo Y53i is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2018).
2018 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 144.2 x 71.4 x 7.6 mm (5.68 x 2.81 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 137g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗Lower-resolution 220 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 3
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
220 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
137g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
144.2 x 71.4 x 7.6 mm (5.68 x 2.81 x 0.30 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the vivo Y53i does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the vivo Y53i does not have NFC.
Yes, the vivo Y53i supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The vivo Y53i SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the vivo Y53i has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The vivo Y53i ships with Android 6 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 3.
The vivo Y53i uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The vivo Y53i supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The vivo Y53i has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
