The Vivo Y01 smartphone has officially launched in the African market, bringing a large 5000mAh battery and an HD+ display to the budget segment. Designed for entry-level buyers, the Vivo Y01 smartphone 5000mah power cell stands out as its headline feature, paired with MediaTek's Helio P35 chipset and a clean Android 11 Go Edition experience.
Vivo Y01 Smartphone 5000mAh Battery and Key Features
The Vivo Y01 is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 10W wired charging support. What makes it more versatile is the addition of reverse charging, letting the device act as a power bank for other gadgets. The phone weighs 178 grams and will be available in Elegant Black and Sapphire Blue color options.
The handset runs on Android 11 (Go Edition) with Funtouch OS 11.1 layered on top — a lightweight software stack optimised for phones with modest RAM. It also includes a Face Wake feature that unlocks the phone the moment you pick it up, alongside a standard fingerprint scanner for added security.
Connectivity is covered with 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, a micro USB 2.0 port with USB OTG support, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Sensors on board include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, e-compass, and gyroscope.
Display and Camera
The Vivo Y01 sports a 6.51-inch HD+ IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 720 x 1,600 pixels in a Halo FullView design featuring a waterdrop notch. The display comes with an Eye Protection Mode that filters harmful blue light, making it easier on the eyes during prolonged use.
On the camera front, the phone carries a single 8-megapixel rear camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Selfie duties are handled by a 5-megapixel front camera housed inside the waterdrop notch — a practical choice for video calls and casual portraits at this price tier.
Vivo Y01 Full Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.51-inch HD+ IPS LCD, 720 x 1,600 pixels |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| RAM | 2GB |
| Storage | 32GB internal, expandable up to 1TB via microSD |
| Rear Camera | 8MP, f/2.0 |
| Front Camera | 5MP |
| Battery | 5,000mAh, 10W charging, reverse charging |
| OS | Android 11 Go Edition, Funtouch OS 11.1 |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, micro USB 2.0, 3.5mm jack |
| Weight | 178 grams |
| Colors | Elegant Black, Sapphire Blue |
Availability and Price
The Vivo Y01 will be available across several African countries, including Kenya. As of the launch announcement, Vivo has not disclosed the official price. There is no information yet about an India launch for this model.
For more handsets from this manufacturer, visit the Vivo phones page to explore the full lineup.
