Vivo Y31 Now Official: 8GB/128GB, 5000mAh, 48MP Triple-Cam for P12,999

Vivo Philippines just launched Vivo Y31, just in time for Valentine’s Day. So if you’re looking for a beautiful phone as a gift to your other half, you may want to take a look at this new device. The Y31 is available in blue and black colors, with a design reminiscent of the company’s top model X50 Pro. As of this writing, it’s already up for purchase on Vivo’s website with a price of Php12,999. For that price, here’s what you’re getting.

At the core of Vivo Y31 is the Snapdragon 662 chipset; it’s already outdated at this point, but it’s just one of the things you have to deal with if you want a nice-looking phone. Another thing to point out is the use of a 48MP main camera instead of 64MP, however, Vivo’s software should be able to compensate for the lack of new hardware. The other two lenses are a pair of 2MP for macro and depth purposes. Residing in the teardrop notch is a 16MP selfie camera.

Vivo Y31 sports a 6.58″ IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution already for a crispy video and photo viewing experience. Despite the conservative CPU and GPU combo, Vivo was generous enough to provide 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. And yes, there’s a MicroSD slot for expansion. The battery is rated 5000mAh and supports 18W fast charging via USB-C. Vivo claims the Y31 can go up to 70% in just 67 minutes.

Depending on your chosen retailer, Vivo Y31 comes with free premium Bluetooth earphones and a 10000mAh power bank. 

READ: Vivo Y20 (2021) Now Official: 5000mAh, Triple Camera, Helio P35 for P7,000

Vivo Y31 specs, price, availability in the Philippines

• Display: 6.58″ IPS LCD FHD+
• Design: all-polycarbonate?
• Dimension and Weight: 163.9 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm, 188g
• Chipset: Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
• CPU: Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
• GPU: Adreno 610
• RAM: 8GB
• Storage: 128GB expandable via dedicated microSD slot
• Main Camera: 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF
  2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
  2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)| video up to 4K@30fps with EIS
• Selfie Camera: 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06″ 1.0µm | up to FHD@30fps 
• Connectivity & Ports:  4G/LTE, Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C, audio jack
• Security: face unlock, side-mounted fingerprint scanner
• Battery: 5000mAh(18W – 70% in 67 minutes)
• Audio: loudspeaker
• OS: Android 11, Funtouch 11
• Colors: Racing Black, Ocean Blue
• Price: P12,999
• Release Date: January 2021 (Philippines)