Vivo has now introduced a new smartphone under its Y series in the Chinese market, called the Vivo Y6k. Going by its V2542A model number, the device appears to be another re-branded offering related to the brand’s Y60 series smartphones, including the Y60c, Y60e, and Y60i, as it was revealed via the Google Play Console supported devices list.
Check out more about this newly launched smartphone below.
Vivo Y6k – Specifications and Features
The Vivo Y6k smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chip, and it comes with 6GB of dual-channel LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It also supports up to 6GB of extended RAM, while the device runs on the Android 16-based OriginOS 6 custom skin.
In terms of its display, a 6.74″ flat LCD screen is offered, featuring a resolution of 1600 × 720 pixels, up to 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 240Hz touch sampling rate. The brand also advertises flicker-free eye protection, though the display does not support HDR.
About its cameras, the smartphone features a single 13MP rear camera with autofocus, a flash, and up to 10× digital zoom, while at the front there is a 5MP camera given.
Speaking more, Night, Portrait, and Moving Photos are among its camera features, while the rear camera also supports Panorama, Document Correction, Slow Motion, Time-lapse, Pro mode, and Scanning.
A 6,500mAh battery backs the device which the company claims has a lifespan of 5 years, and it supports 15W wired charging as well as OTG reverse charging.
The Vivo Y6k also comes with SGS five-star drop and shock resistance certification, a plastic frame, and a composite back panel. It measures 167.40 × 77.10 × 8.39mm and weighs 209g, while a side-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor and Face Wake facial recognition are offered for authentication.
Other features include Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi Display, MU-MIMO, a USB Type-C port with OTG support, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a single speaker, and IR remote control support. SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, and LDAC Bluetooth audio codecs are supported too, along with the Blue Heart Little V voice assistant offering voice wake-up, suggestions, and scanning features. However, NFC support is absent.
Vivo Y6k – Pricing and Availability
The Vivo Y6k has been launched in China in a single 6GB/128GB memory variant, priced at CNY 1,599. It is offered in three colour options – Flowing Clouds White, Twilight Black, and Sunset Blue.
