Vivo has quietly dropped a vivo cheap 5G phone that punches well above its price tag — the Vivo Y53t 5G, an upgraded successor to the Vivo Y52t, launched in China on January 9 starting at just 999 Chinese Yuan (approximately Rs 11,980). Packed with a 5000mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, and Android 13, it makes a compelling case for budget-conscious 5G buyers.
Vivo Y53t 5G Price and Availability
The Vivo Y53t 5G is available in two configurations in China. The base variant with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage is priced at 999 yuan (around Rs 11,980), while the 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage variant costs 1,099 yuan (approximately Rs 13,220). The phone went on sale from January 9 in Orange Fruit and Black Turfle colour options.
Display and Design
The Y53t 5G sports a 6.51-inch HD+ LCD display with a waterdrop-style notch for the front camera. The design closely mirrors the Vivo Y35, which was launched the previous month. It features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for quick and convenient unlocking, plus a 3.5mm headphone jack — a feature increasingly rare in modern smartphones.
Performance: MediaTek Dimensity 700 and Android 13
Under the hood, the Vivo Y53t 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, built on a 7nm process, paired with a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. Memory options include LPDDR4x RAM (up to 6 GB) and UFS 2.2 internal storage (up to 128 GB). The phone runs OriginOS Ocean UI based on Android 13, offering a modern software experience at a budget price point.
Camera Setup
Photography on the Y53t 5G is handled by a dual rear camera system: a 13-megapixel primary lens and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. For selfies and video calls, the phone includes a 5-megapixel front camera housed in the waterdrop notch.
Battery and Connectivity
A 5000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support keeps the Y53t 5G going through a full day of use with ease. Connectivity options are comprehensive for the price: Dual SIM 5G, Dual Band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS, and a USB Type-C port.
Vivo Y53t 5G Full Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.51-inch HD+ LCD, waterdrop notch |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 (7nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB (LPDDR4x) |
| Storage | 128 GB (UFS 2.2) |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP macro |
| Front Camera | 5 MP |
| Battery | 5000mAh, 15W fast charging |
| OS | OriginOS Ocean (Android 13) |
| Connectivity | 5G, Dual Band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS, USB-C |
| Other | 3.5mm jack, side fingerprint sensor |
| Colours | Orange Fruit, Black Turfle |
| Price | 999 yuan (~Rs 11,980) / 1,099 yuan (~Rs 13,220) |
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