vivo Y22s vs Realme C55: A Detailed Budget Showdown

The budget smartphone market is fiercely competitive, and the vivo Y22s and Realme C55 are two strong contenders. Both offer compelling features at an affordable price, but which one reigns supreme? This comprehensive comparison will delve into their key aspects to help you make an informed decision.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Realme C55 takes the lead thanks to its significantly faster charging, brighter display, and generally more modern chipset. While the vivo Y22s offers a decent experience, the C55's superior charging speed and display brightness make it the better overall value for most users.

PHONES
Phone Names	vivo Y22s	Realme C55

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41	1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41
Speed	HSPA, LTE	HSPA, LTE
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE

Launch
Announced	2022, August 23	2023, March 07
Status	Available. Released 2022, August 23	Available. Released 2023, March 08

Body
Build	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Dimensions	164.3 x 76.1 x 8.4 mm (6.47 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)	165.6 x 75.9 x 7.9 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	192 g (6.77 oz)	189.5 g (6.70 oz)
	IP5X (dust), IPX4 (water) resistance	-

Display
Resolution	720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
Size	6.55 inches, 103.1 cm2 (~82.4% screen-to-body ratio)	6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	IPS LCD, 90Hz	IPS LCD, 90Hz, 680 nits (peak)

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)	Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset	Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)	Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm)
GPU	Adreno 610	Mali-G52 MC2
OS	Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, Funtouch 13	Android 13, Realme UI 4.0

Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM	64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera
Dual	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 2 MP (macro)	64 MP, (wide), 1/2.0", PDAF Auxiliary lens
Features	Dual LED flash	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Single	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)	8 MP, (wide)
Triple	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)	-
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30/60fps

Selfie camera
Features	-	HDR, panorama
Single	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)	8 MP, (wide)
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
35mm jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes

Comms
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE	5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	Yes, 360˚ (market/region dependent)
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio	FM radio	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery
Charging	18W wired, 70% in 70 min Reverse wired	33W wired, 50% in 29 min
Type	5000 mAh	5000 mAh

Misc
Colors	Dark Blue, Yellow Green	Sun Shower, Rainy Night, Rainforest
Models	V2206	RMX3710
Price	About 250 EUR	₹ 8,399

Tests
Battery life	-	Endurance rating 123h
Camera	-	Photo / Video
Display	-	Contrast ratio: 1264:1 (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-	-31.8 LUFS (Below average)
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 257263 (v9) GeekBench: 1452 (v5.1), 1413 (v6) GFXBench: 9fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

vivo Y22s

Compact design
Reverse wired charging
Efficient chipset (6nm)

Slower charging (18W)
Dimmer display
Older chipset architecture

Realme C55

Faster charging (33W)
Brighter display
Slightly more powerful chipset
Excellent battery life (claimed)

Larger design
Less efficient chipset (12nm)

Display Comparison

The Realme C55 boasts a significant advantage with its measured 659 nits max brightness, making it much easier to view in direct sunlight. Both phones share a 1264:1 contrast ratio, indicating good image depth, but the C55's brightness is the key differentiator. The Y22s display is adequate but noticeably dimmer.

Camera Comparison

Camera performance is likely comparable, with both phones offering decent image quality in good lighting conditions. Low-light performance will likely be a weakness for both, typical of this price range. Specific camera features and software optimizations will play a larger role in the final image quality.

Performance

The vivo Y22s' Snapdragon 680, built on a 6nm process, generally offers slightly better efficiency than the Realme C55's Helio G88 (12nm). However, the Helio G88 often demonstrates slightly better raw performance in real-world usage, especially in gaming. Both are adequate for everyday tasks.

Battery Life

The Realme C55 claims an impressive endurance rating of 123h, suggesting excellent battery life. While the vivo Y22s' battery capacity is similar, the Realme C55's 33W fast charging is a game-changer, charging to 50% in just 29 minutes compared to the Y22s' 18W charging (70% in 70 minutes).

Buying Guide

Who should buy the vivo Y22s? Users prioritizing a slightly more compact design and reverse wired charging might find the Y22s appealing. Who should buy the Realme C55? Those seeking faster charging, a brighter display for outdoor use, and a slightly more powerful processor should opt for the Realme C55.