Vivo has officially introduced the Y6t in China as the latest addition to its budget smartphone lineup. The new device combines 5G connectivity, a high refresh rate display, and a large battery, targeting users looking for affordable everyday performance.
Design and Display
The vivo Y6t features a 6.74-inch LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The screen also supports a 120Hz refresh rate, which should provide smoother scrolling and improved responsiveness.
The phone measures 167.4 x 77.1 x 8.39 mm and weighs 209 grams.
It is offered in Black, White, and Blue color options. For security, the device includes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner integrated into the power button. The phone also retains a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Internals and Software
Powering the vivo Y6t is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor. The smartphone supports 5G connectivity and is available in multiple memory and storage configurations. On the software side, the device runs Android 16 with vivo’s OriginOS 6 skin on top.
Cameras
For photography, the vivo Y6t features a 13MP rear camera.
On the front, the phone includes a 5MP selfie camera for video calls and self-portraits.
Battery and Pricing
The vivo Y6t is equipped with a 6,500mAh battery. Charging support is limited to 15W wired charging.
The 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version is priced at $249. The 8GB RAM + 128GB model costs $278. Vivo is also selling a 6GB RAM + 256GB storage version for $278.
Vivo Y6t specifications
| Specifications | vivo Y6t |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| CPU | Octa-core: 2x Cortex-A78 (2.2 GHz) + 6x Cortex-A55 (2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 613 |
| OS | Android 16 with OriginOS 6 |
| Supported Networks | 5G / 4G LTE / 3G / 2G |
| Display | 6.74-inch LCD, 720 x 1600 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Card Slot | Not officially specified |
| Main Camera | 13MP rear camera |
| Front Camera | 5MP selfie camera |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue |
| Battery | 6,500mAh, 15W wired charging |
| Price | $249 |
