The vivo Y01 was recently launched in Kenya and is currently available in stores for Ksh 11,500. This phone comes to the market a few weeks after the launch of the vivo Y15s. The Y15s is available in the country for Ksh 12,000. Their prices are not that far apart so you can choose either option if you are on the market looking for a new phone.
The vivo Y01 has some decent specs for a phone within its price range. It does come with a capable processor and on paper should give you quite good performance.
Vivo has not really been aggressive in the smartphone space in Kenya and this might change this year. The company is releasing new smartphones often and in just this month, it launched two phones. Vivo seems to be targeting the low-end market segment. This market is highly dynamic and very competitive. They do have a chance though as their devices are quite good.
Have a look at the key specifications of the vivo Y01.
Vivo Y01 Specifications
| Specs | vivo Y01 Specifications | |
| Body | Dimensions | 163.96×75.2×8.28mm |
| Weight | 178 g | |
| SIM | Dual SIM | |
| Display | Size | 6.51 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | |
| Platform | Operating System | Android 11(Go Edition), Funtouch 11.1 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio P35 | |
| CPU | Octa-core | |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | |
| Storage | Internal space | 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage |
| MicroSD card Slot | microSDXC | |
| Camera | Rear Facing Camera | 8 MP |
| Features | LED flash, Panorama | |
| Video Recording | Yes, | |
| Front facing camera | 5 MP selfie camera | |
| Connectivity | Cellular Data | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh non-removable battery, 10W Charging | |
| Available colors | Elegant Black, Sapphire Blue | |
| Price | Ksh 11,500 (Buy on Jumia) |
From the specifications above, does this look like a phone you would want to spend money on? What ticks the right boxes for you and what does not?
What is the Price of the vivo Y01 in Kenya?
The Y01 is available in Kenya for Ksh 11,500. The phone is available on Jumia and also through offline stores.
Is the vivo Y01 the same as the vivo Y15s
No, these two phones have some similarities but they are quite different.
Does the vivo Y01 have a fingerprint scanner?
No, this phone does not have a fingerprint scanner.
Does the Y01 Support 4G?
Yes, this phone supports 4G LTE.
