Vivo has launched the Y6k in China, a budget 5G phone built around a 6,500mAh battery. Only one configuration has a reported price so far: 1,599 yuan, which gets you 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
The phone has a 6.74-inch LCD with a 1,600 x 720 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of up to 1,200 nits in high-brightness mode. It runs on MediaTek’s Dimensity 6300, an octa-core chip clocked up to 2.4GHz, and ships with OriginOS 6 based on Android 16.
Charging is only 15W, so the large cell will take a while to fill. Vivo claims the battery keeps its performance for up to five years, a figure that has not been tested independently.
| Spec | Vivo Y6k |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.74-inch LCD, 1,600 x 720, 120Hz |
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Memory and storage | 6GB LPDDR4X, 128GB UFS 2.2 |
| Cameras | 13MP rear, 5MP front (both f/2.2) |
| Battery | 6,500mAh, 15W charging |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C, 3.5mm jack, infrared remote |
| Protection | IP65, SGS five-star drop rating |
| Size and weight | 8.4mm thick, 209g |
| Price (China) | 1,599 yuan (6GB/128GB) |
For a phone at this price the extras are practical ones. The IP65 rating covers dust and water jets, though not immersion, the headphone jack is still there, and an infrared blaster lets it double as a remote for TVs and air conditioners. Unlocking is handled by a fingerprint reader on the side of the frame, or by the face. The 13MP main camera and 5MP selfie camera both use f/2.2 lenses, so photography is clearly not the selling point. There is no confirmation about a global launch yet.
