Vivo has added a new smartphone to its Y-series portfolio with the launch of the Vivo Y32 5G. The handset combines a large 8,000mAh battery with a Snapdragon processor and military-grade durability certifications, making battery life and protection two of its main selling points. The smartphone has been listed on Vivo's official website with a 6.87-inch display, a 120Hz refresh rate and a 50MP rear camera. It also comes with IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance. The is different from the 4G version of the Y32 launched last month, which uses a Unisoc processor. The new 5G model is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset and runs OriginOS 6 based on Android 16.



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Vivo Y32 5G specifications: Display, processor and storage


The a 6.87-inch LCD with an HD+ resolution of 1592 x 720 pixels. The display supports a 120Hz refresh rate and offers peak outdoor brightness of up to 1,300 nits. It also carries TÜV Rheinland certification for low blue light emission.




Powering the smartphone is the 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor. It is paired with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. Users can expand storage through a microSD card of up to 2TB.



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The device also supports up to 6GB of virtual RAM, which can use a portion of the internal storage to provide additional memory for multitasking.



Vivo Y32 5G battery: 8,000mAh capacity and 44W charging


Battery capacity is one of the biggest talking points of the Vivo Y32 5G. The phone packs an 8,000mAh battery, which is considerably larger than the batteries found in many mainstream smartphones.




It supports 44W fast charging, along with 7.5W reverse charging, allowing users to power compatible accessories or other devices.




Vivo claims that the battery can retain more than 80% of its health even after 1,500 charging cycles. The large battery puts the Y32 5G in the same category as other high-capacity smartphones, including the recently launched Vivo Y600, which features a 10,000mAh battery.



Vivo Y32 5G camera details: 50MP rear sensor


For photography, the Vivo Y32 5G has a dual rear camera setup comprising a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP auxiliary camera.




On the front, the smartphone gets an 8MP camera for selfies and video calls. The camera setup is aimed at everyday photography, although Vivo has not detailed all the shooting modes and camera features on its product listing.



Vivo Y32 5G durability: IP68, IP69 and military-grade protection


The Vivo Y32 5G also focuses on durability. It comes with IP68 and IP69 ratings, offering protection against dust and water under specified testing conditions.




The smartphone has additionally received MIL-STD-810H certification and an SGS five-star drop resistance rating. These certifications point to its focus on surviving tougher everyday conditions, although they do not make the device indestructible.




Other features include stereo speakers, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, NFC support, Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1. The phone runs OriginOS 6 based on Android 16.



Vivo Y32 5G colours


Vivo has listed the Y32 5G in a single 6GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. The smartphone will be available in Dawn Gold and Midnight Black colour options.