Vivo releases Y93s with halo notch and Helio P22 chip

In China, Vivo quietly launched the Y93s. It is the Y93 with a MediaTek processor instead of a Snapdragon chip.

Vivo Y93

Same with Y93, but with MediaTek inside

It comes with the 2.0GHz 64-bit Helio P22 octa-core processor with IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU instead of the Snapdragon 439 SoC. It also has a bigger 128GB storage instead of 64GB.

Gradient design

The handset still boasts the 6.2-inch HD+ display with tiny halo notch, 4GB RAM, 13MP f/2.2 + 2MP f/2.4 main cameras, 8MP f/2.0 AI selfie camera, and face unlock tech.

Vivo Y93s Specs

Display: 6.2-inch 2.5D curved IPS screen w/ HD+ 1520 x 720 resolution at 271 ppi

CPU: 2.0GHz 64-bit Helio P22 octa-core processor

GPU: IMG PowerVR GE8320

RAM: 4GB

ROM: 128GB expandable via microSD card slot up to 256GB

Back Camera: 13MP f/2.2 + 2MP f/2.4 w/ PDAF and LED flash

Selfie Camera: 8MP f/2.0 w/ AI face beauty and screen flash

Battery: 4,030mAh

OS: Android 8.1 Oreo w/ Funtouch OS 4.5 and Jovi AI

Connectivity: WiFi, 700MHz 4G LTE, Bluetooth, OTG, FM Radio, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS Dual SIM

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, magnetic, sound

Others: Face unlock, Colors: starry night, aurora red, zixia red, nebula

Dimensions: 155.1 x 75.1 x 8.3 mm

Weight: 163.5 g

Price: TBC

Price and availability

The Y93s is priced at CNY 1,698 or around PHP 13K in China. There's no word on its local availability yet.

Source: Vivo