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vivo Y93 (Mediatek)

Released: 2018, DecemberAvailable. Released 2019, January

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General

Brand
Vivo
Model
vivo Y93 (Mediatek)
Released
2018, December
Status
Available. Released 2019, January
OS
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4.5
Dimensions
155.1 x 75.1 x 8.3 mm (6.11 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
163.5 g (5.78 oz)
SIM
Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
IPS LCD
Size
6.22 inches, 96.6 cm, 2, (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Internal
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC

Camera

Single
8 MP, f/2.0
Dual
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF, 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features
LED flash, panorama
Video
N/A

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat5 150/75 Mbps

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC
No
Radio
FM radio
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Other

Colors
Starry Black, Nebula Purple
Models
V1818CT, V1818CA
Announced
2018, December
Loudspeaker
Yes

vivo Y93 (Mediatek) Overview

The vivo Y93 (Mediatek) is an Android device from vivo, released in 2018. It combines the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) and a 6.22-inch display, running Android 8.1 (Oreo). This page tracks its full specifications, root status, and the bootloader and recovery notes that apply to it.

Root the vivo Y93 (Mediatek)

The vivo Y93 (Mediatek) is a 2018 Android device from vivo. It runs the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm), a MediaTek platform, flashed via SP Flash Tool on many models with BROM as the deep-recovery path. Shipped software: Android 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4.5. Because vivo does not currently provide a bootloader unlock for devices like this one, conventional Magisk root is not possible — contact us before assuming otherwise, as regional exceptions occasionally exist.

Difficulty

Restricted — official unlock unavailable

Typical time

N/A without an unlock path

Method

No conventional method — bootloader unlock unavailable

Bootloader unlock on vivo

vivo (and iQOO) do not offer a general official bootloader unlock outside limited regional programs, so most retail units cannot be conventionally rooted.

Platform notes

MediaTek platforms flash through SP Flash Tool rather than plain fastboot on many models, and expose BROM mode as a deep-recovery path. Correct scatter/firmware matching matters more here than on Snapdragon devices.

Before you start

  • Bootloader unlocking factory-resets the device on almost all models — back up everything first.

FAQ

Can I root the vivo Y93 (Mediatek)?

Not through any conventional method. vivo (and iQOO) do not offer a general official bootloader unlock outside limited regional programs, so most retail units cannot be conventionally rooted. Magisk requires an unlocked bootloader, so without an official unlock path the vivo Y93 (Mediatek) cannot be rooted.

Will root the vivo Y93 (Mediatek) void my warranty?

vivo will generally treat a rooted vivo Y93 (Mediatek) as outside warranty while it is modified. Restoring full stock firmware before a service visit usually restores normal treatment in practice, and consumer law in some regions (such as the EU) may still cover defects unrelated to root.

What Android version does the vivo Y93 (Mediatek) run?

It runs Android 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4.5. The specifications table on this page lists the full software details.

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