{"id":827498,"date":"2025-06-10T08:45:18","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T06:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=827498"},"modified":"2025-06-10T08:45:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T06:45:22","slug":"how-vivos-7-star-quality-promise-elevates-its-new-y-series-smartphones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/827498\/how-vivos-7-star-quality-promise-elevates-its-new-y-series-smartphones\/","title":{"rendered":"How vivo\u2019s 7-Star Quality Promise elevates its new Y Series smartphones"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The vivo Y Series of smartphones is now available to South Africans and offers the first-ever 7-Star Quality Promise for unrivalled durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This new series consists of three smartphones &#8211; the Y29, Y19s Pro, and Y04 &#8211; each designed to offer excellent durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivo.com\/za\/en?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=June+2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to learn more about the vivo Y Series.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur mission at vivo is to blend innovation with dependability,\u201d said Tony Shi, General Manager at vivo South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe believe that durability shouldn\u2019t be exclusive to high-end smartphones. Our 7-Star Quality Promise reflects our dedication to real-world protection, not just technical specs or marketing claims.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This philosophy is clear to see in what the 7-Star Quality Promise offers customers and how it has shaped the new Y Series smartphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7-Star Quality Promise<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 7-Star Quality Promise has informed the Y Series\u2019 design choices in seven key ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Military-Grade Damage Protection<\/strong> \u2013 MIL-STD-810H impact resistance for massively improved durability and device lifespan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SGS Drop Resistance Certification<\/strong> \u2013 Verified drop durability that reduces the impact of accidents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IP64 Dust &amp; Water Resistance<\/strong> \u2013 Splash and dust protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5-Year Battery Health<\/strong> \u2013 Extended performance lifespan with intelligent power management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>50-Month Smooth Performance<\/strong> \u2013 Ensures lag-free use for an extended period (Y29 only).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protective TPU Case<\/strong> \u2013 Reinforced (Y29) or standard TPU (others) for further protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>360-degree Accidental Protection<\/strong> \u2013 One-time free repair.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The 360-degree Accidental Protection is available for a year with the Y29 and Y19s Pro models, and for 180 days with the Y04.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All customers who purchase and activate a Y Series smartphone before 31 May 2026 will be eligible for this after-sales support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Improved performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Y29-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Y29-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-827502\" style=\"width:1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Y29-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Y29-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Y29-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Y29-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Y Series complements the advantages of the 7-Star Quality Promise with improved technical performance across each device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The flagship of the line-up, the <strong>Y29<\/strong>, is the standout performer with a powerful Snapdragon 685 chipset and a slim 6,500mAh BlueVolt battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This lets users take full advantage of its 120Hz display, making it the ideal smartphone for gamers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Y19s Pro<\/strong> is for music lovers thanks to having Dual 300% Audio Booster Speakers and 256GB of storage \u2013 more than enough for all your music, apps, and other media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Y04 <\/strong>is the entry-level model of the Y Series and sets a new standard in its segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is thanks to its 256GB storage, the largest ever for a smartphone in its price bracket, and a powerful 5,500mAh battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Y29 is available with an RRP of R7,999, the Y19s Pro has an RRP of R5,999, and the Y04 has an RRP of R2,999.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivo.com\/za\/en?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=June+2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to learn more about the vivo Y Series.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The vivo Y Series comes with the industry&#8217;s 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