Vivo Y58 5G: The mid-range crowded smartphone goes up a notch with Vivo Y58 5G – a worthy contender in a sea of midrangers all vying to offer 5G connectivity and great performance without blowing through your pocket.
The smartphone is Vivo’s bet to make 5G technology more accessible to everyone and continue the brand’s legacy of fashionable design and advanced camera technologies.
Design and Build
The Y58 5G is designed to be supremely chic with slim 8.3mm body. The polycarbonate back has a subtle gradient finish that changes colours when the light strikes it at a different angle which looks really good and makes it look more premium than the cheap materials used in its construction would suggest.
A side-mounted fingerprint sensor, integrated with the power button enables instant and secure access.
It does not have the premium glass and metal construction of higher priced hardware, but it’s surprisingly solid and enjoyable to use for long periods of time.
Display Experience
On the front is a 6.64-inch LCD screen that got a waterdrop notch to store the selfie shooter. The panel has FHD+ resolution and there’s good colour reproduction across the screen, but it turns out when compared with the deep blacks and colour levels you typically get with AMOLED screens.
All things considered, the 90Hz refresh rate on scrolling and navigation feels decently smooth without sacrificing too much battery life.
The screen can hit 460 nits, which makes it okay to use outside in all but the most dauntingly direct sunlight.
Performance Profile
At its heart is the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC which ensures the Y58 5G runs smoothly during daily use and occasional gaming.
The 7nm processor is a fine balance of performance and efficiency, while backed by up to 6GB of RAM, which can be virtually expanded by another 2GB through Vivo’s Extended RAM feature.
Multitasking and light to moderate gaming are managed with reasonable swiftness by the combo, but you can expect to lower the settings in more demanding titles to achieve playability.
Camera Capabilities
The rectangular camera module is home to a 50MP main sensor that clicks detailed pictures in good light.
Primary shooter utilizes Vivo’s imaging processing know how which churns out decent dynamic range and accurate colors.
There’s a 2MP depth sensor with the main lens which helps the portrait shots.
The background blur on the final images looks natural. The 8MP selfie camera clicks nice selfies that are at least detail and good for sharing on social site.
Battery Life and Charging
Powering the Y58 5G is 5000mAh large battery enough to comfortably get you through a full day of moderate usage.
Efficient hardware combined with well optimised software leads to excellent standby times.
The phone supports 18W fast Charging, which isn’t breaking any records, but offers decent recharge times at about 90 minutes to 100% from empty.
Software Experience
The FuntouchOS 13, which runs on Android 13, provides a simple and customisable interface along with applications such as an Ultra Game Mode that boosts gaming performance, and Multi-Turbo 5.0 for system optimisation.
The only light touches that LG has added relate to the software, including things like extensive theme options and a variety of gestures which you can use, but many consumers will probably never even touch the unnecessary bloatware (apps that come pre-installed).
Pros and Cons
Pros:
Affordable 5G connectivity
Reliable battery life
Good main camera performance
Attractive design aesthetics
Smooth 90Hz display
Expandable storage option
Clean software experience
Cons:
LCD panel instead of AMOLED
Secondary camera is less functional
Modest charging speeds
Average gaming performance
Plastic construction
Limited update commitment
No stereo speakers
Vivo Y58 5G: Verdict
Vivo Y58 5G is a well-priced 5G-compatible phone that offers you a decent all-rounder packaged in a good-looking body, cares you’d spend a little more for a cool design and usable 5G.
There are clearly some sacrifices made in materials and secondary features, but the device stands out for its target market by placing emphasis on everyday usability, camera functionality, and battery life.
And as a smartphone for budget consumers who aren’t willing to settle for a 4G device, it’s a well-rounded device with a no-nonsense approach to keeping prices down.
Vivo managed to deliver something that caters to the demands of most people, and yet, is still competitive in the increasing important midrange of the segment.
