Vivo Y6k goes official in China with MediaTek Dimensity 6300, IP65 rating, 6,500mAh battery
In an ever-expanding portfolio of budget smartphones, Vivo has added another member to its Y series in China, the Vivo Y6k. Already available on Vivo China’s online store, the Y6k emphasises shock and drop resistance, a decent 6,500mAh battery for reliable everyday endurance, and a flicker-free display to reduce eye strain from long screen use. The smartphone could suit buyers looking for a budget option with noticeable performance gains.
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Vivo Y6k price, colours, availability
The Vivo Y6k is already available on Vivo’s online store for CNY 1,599 (approx. Rs 22,500) in the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model. It can be purchased in three colourways, including Flowing Clouds White, Twilight Black, and Sunset Blue (translated from Chinese). Vivo is also offering the smartphone in monthly instalments of 3, 6, 12, and 24 months.
Vivo Y6k specifications overview
The Vivo Y6k is equipped with a 6.74-inch HD+ LCD panel with a resolution of 1,600 × 720 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 1,200 nits. The display is TÜV Rheinland certified, which helps ensure the panel’s flicker doesn’t cause eye strain.
The design and build, which closely resembles the Vivo T5 Lite, is 8.39mm thick and weighs 209g. While the smartphone offers nothing extraordinary in display or design, it is well positioned for everyday use and shouldn’t add bulk to your pocket.
At the core of the Vivo Y6k sits MediaTek’s Dimensity 6300 chipset, backed by 6GB of LPDDR4X memory and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. Out of the box, the device runs OriginOS 6 built on Android 16. With Vivo’s own smartphones launching with OriginOS 7 based on Android 17, at least globally, running an older Android generation could be a bummer to sum.
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Photography duties on the rear are handled by a single 13MP camera, while a 5MP sensor takes care of selfies and video calls. Users can expect just usable results from these cameras, given the budget hardware.
Power comes from a 6,500mAh battery limited to 15W charging; Vivo claims the cell is engineered to maintain its capacity for up to five years. Biometric options include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and face unlock, and an infrared emitter to control compatible home appliances. Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth 5.4, with physical ports including USB Type-C and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Durability features an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance, plus SGS five-star drop-resistance certification. This adds peace of mind, since the smartphone is certified to withstand shocks from drops or bumps on hard surfaces.
Since the Vivo Y6k’s specifications are identical to those of the Vivo T5 Lite and iQOO Z11 Lite (review), which we’ve reviewed, the smartphone has the potential to deliver great battery life and efficient thermals during gaming. However, the U-shaped notch cutout may look dated to some, while the 6,500mAh battery may seem limiting on paper when many budget smartphones feature at least 7,000mAh cells.
