vivo Y55L (vivo 1603)
The vivo Y55L (vivo 1603) is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.2" · 147.9 x 72.9 x 7.5 mm (5.82 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5.2" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 142g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,650 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, October. Released 2016, October
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 2.6
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
282 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,650 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2650 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
142g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
147.9 x 72.9 x 7.5 mm (5.82 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the vivo Y55L (vivo 1603) does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the vivo Y55L (vivo 1603) does not have NFC.
Yes, the vivo Y55L (vivo 1603) supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Yes, the vivo Y55L (vivo 1603) supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the vivo Y55L (vivo 1603) has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The vivo Y55L (vivo 1603) ships with Android 6 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 2.6.
The vivo Y55L (vivo 1603) uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The vivo Y55L (vivo 1603) supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The vivo Y55L (vivo 1603) has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
