Samsung Galaxy J6 vs Vivo Y83
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J6 and the Vivo Y83, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J6 | Vivo Y83 |
|---|
| Price | £72 | £79 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,260 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.6 in | 6.22 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 154 g | 150 g |
| Released | May 2018 | May 2018 |
Summary: Vivo Y83 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Vivo Y83 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy J6 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J6 | Vivo Y83 |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.6 inches | 6.22 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) | 720 x 1520 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 19:9 |
| Pixel Density | — | ~270 ppi |
| Features | — | Notch display |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J6 | Vivo Y83 |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2 | Android 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch OS 4 |
| Chipset | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) | MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J6 | Vivo Y83 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) up to 256GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), expandable up to 256GB |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J6 | Vivo Y83 |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | PDAF (Phase Detection Autofocus), LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J6 | Vivo Y83 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/1.9 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | LED flash | AI Makeup, Face Access 2.0 Unlock |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J6 | Vivo Y83 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3260 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 2.5 hours for full charge (micro-USB) | Standard (no quick charging) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J6 | Vivo Y83 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 149.3 x 70.2 x 8.2 mm | 155.2 x 75.2 x 7.7 mm (6.11 x 2.96 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 154 g | 150g |
| Build | Plastic back | Fiberglass back panel with plastic edges |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J6 | Vivo Y83 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/n 5GHz (2.4G), Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go (OTG) |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | — | No |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J6 | Vivo Y83 |
|---|
| Announced | May 2018 | 2018, May |
| Released | May 22, 2018 | — |
| Status | — | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J6 or Vivo Y83?
Vivo Y83 — 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J6 versus 3,260 mAh for the Vivo Y83.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J6 or Vivo Y83?
Vivo Y83 — 154 g for the Samsung Galaxy J6 versus 150 g for the Vivo Y83.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J6 or the Vivo Y83 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J6 6/10 and the Vivo Y83 7/10.
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