vivo Y11d’s New Price Raises Questions: More than Rs. 30,000 for a 4GB RAM Phone?

Since the start of 2026, vivo has launched four smartphones under its Y-series lineup. And somehow, every single one of them has received a significant price hike, including the vivo Y11d.

Previously, the biggest issue with vivo’s budget lineup was its confusing naming scheme. But after these recent price increases, I’m starting to question something else entirely: why does the Y11d even exist? Let me explain.

What is the Price of vivo Y11d in Nepal?

The vivo Y11d price in Nepal now starts at Rs. 27,999 for the 4/128GB variant and Rs. 33,999 for the 6/128GB model. That’s a hefty Rs. 6,500 increase over the original Rs. 21,499 launch price of the base variant, while the higher-end model has gone up by Rs. 7,000.

The price hike is mainly due to rising transportation costs and the ongoing RAM shortage. Honestly, I thought both issues would have settled down by now. What’s even more surprising is that buyers are now expected to pay nearly Rs. 30,000 for a phone that comes with just 4GB of RAM.

If you’re still interested in picking one up, the vivo Y11d is available through authorized vivo stores and retailers across Nepal.

Before jumping into the overview, let’s get the naming straight. First, we had the Y21d, then came the Y31d, and just from the naming alone, one could easily assume the Y31d is a successor to the Y21d.

But with the launch of the Y11d, things get a little confusing. The Y11d appears to sit below the Y21d, making it seem like more of a predecessor than a follow-up to the Y31d. I say follow-up deliberately, because calling it a successor would be generous. A successor usually brings some kind of upgrade, and the Y11d simply does not clear that bar against the Y31d.

So, where exactly does the Y11d sit in vivo’s Y lineup? Honestly, it is a bit of a mystery. But rather than overthinking the naming, let’s just look at what the phone actually offers.

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vivo Y11d Overview

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The vivo Y11d shares a lot of design DNA with the Y31d. Same-looking camera module and a flat plastic body throughout. The only major visual difference is the water-drop notch, which feels like a step backwards at this price. Punch-hole notches are now common even on cheaper phones, and the water-drop notch just looks dated in 2026.

That said, the build quality story is more reassuring. The Y11d carries an IP65 rating, and vivo claims it survived 8 hours of rain exposure and 120 seconds of rinse testing. On top of that, there is a 5-star SGS certification for drop resistance and military-grade shock resistance, which is genuinely impressive.

Flip the phone, and you are greeted with the usual thick and uneven bezels typical of a budget phone. The display is a 6.74-inch LCD panel running at HD+ resolution. The 120Hz refresh rate is a nice addition, though it is becoming increasingly common at this price point. What is actually impressive is the 1,200 nits HBM brightness, which is why vivo has named it a Sunlight Display. For added comfort, it also carries a TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification.

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The internals do not see many changes from the Y31d. The Y11d relies on the same Unisoc T7225 chipset, a 12nm chip that is essentially a rebranded T612. It is not the fastest chip around, but for casual use like browsing, social media, and the occasional YouTube session, it gets the job done.

The phone comes in two variants, 4GB and 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM, both paired with 128GB of eMMC 5.1 storage. Like most phones in this price range, you also get a dedicated microSD card slot.

On the camera front, the Y11d runs a 50MP main shooter, paired with a 0.08MP depth sensor, which, let’s be honest, is basically just there to fill the dual camera label. On the front, there is a 5MP selfie shooter for video calls and selfies.

For the most impressive part, the battery, the Y11d packs a massive 6,500mAh unit, which should comfortably last well over a day with casual use. The 44W fast charging is similar to the Y31d, but at this price, it is really something that most rivals simply cannot match.

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Lastly, the phone ships with Android 16 wrapped in OriginOS 6 out of the box. As with most budget vivo phones, expect some ads baked into the software. But OriginOS 6 is still a better experience than the older FunTouch OS.

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The vivo Y11d feels less like it belongs alongside the Y21d and Y31d, and more like a slightly upgraded version of vivo’s most affordable phone, the Y05. Everything from the design and build quality to the display and overall performance remains largely the same.

The only meaningful upgrades are the higher memory configuration and faster 44W charging. Before the recent price hike, the Y11d was only Rs. 2,000 more expensive than the Y05, making it the easy choice between the two. But now that gap has widened to Rs. 3,000, and honestly, neither phone feels like a particularly good value anymore.

That becomes even more apparent when you look at alternatives like the Infinix Hot 60 Pro+. For only a little more money, you get a significantly better overall package, including a sharper AMOLED display, stronger performance, and a much more modern design. At that point, the Y11d becomes a difficult phone to recommend.

What are your thoughts on the vivo Y11d? Let us know in the comments below!