Global smartphone brand vivo on Thursday, February 22, introduced its latest smartphone in the premium Y series, the Y200e 5G. The Y200e 5G is the first Y-series smartphone to incorporate India’s Durable Eco-Fiber Leather and patented anti-stain coating, vivo said in a press release.
According to vivo, the smartphone also comes with enhanced audio-visual and imaging features — it has a 50MP primary camera, a 2MP bokeh camera, and a 5000mAh battery with 44W fast charging.
The Y200e 5G is available in two variants — Saffron Delight and Black Diamond, priced at ₹19,999 for the 6GB+128GB variant and ₹20,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant. Pre-booking is open on Flipkart, the vivo India e-store, and other retail stores. Those who pre-book can avail themselves of offers, including instant cashback of up to ₹1,500 through select banks, vivo said.
Geetaj Channana, Head of Corporate Strategy, vivo India, commented on the launch, stating, “The vivo Y200e 5G enhances our Y-series lineup with a focus on technology and style. Its notable features include the EcoFiber Leather exterior, providing durability and resilience, and a powerful camera setup for a dynamic photography experience.”
The Y200e is rated IP54 for dust and water resistance. Its design includes elements like a 3D Embossed Line Texture, Decorative Camera Ring, Metallic High-Gloss Frame, and Ultra-Slim Design, vivo said.
Cameras
The Y200e 5G sports a 50MP Main Camera, a 2MP Bokeh Camera, and a 16MP Portrait Camera. vivo said it has included a flicker sensor to enhance shooting in complex indoor lighting conditions. The Super Night Mode improves low-light photography, and the Dual-View Video feature allows users to vlog with both front and rear cameras simultaneously, vivo added.
Processor and power
The device is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset and packs a 5000mAh battery with a 44W flash charge. The smartphone offers 8GB of additional RAM with Extended RAM 3.0 and will run FuntouchOS 14 out of the box..
Display and Audio
The Y200e comes with a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with an in-display fingerprint reader and a blue light filter. Audio features include a "300%-volume Audio Booster" and a dual stereo speaker setup.
