Vivo Y73 with 64MP camera, 8GB RAM plus 3GB extra launched at Rs 20,990

Expanding its Y-series, Vivo today launched Y73 smartphone in India. It’s a 4G handset and falls in the mid-range segment. The smartphone is available in a single RAM-ROM configuration and has features like AMOLED display, 64MP main camera and Helio G95 processor.

Starting with the specs, the Vivo Y73 flaunts a 6.44-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) AMOLED display with a notch for the selfie camera. It runs Funtouch OS 11.1 based on Android 11. The smartphone is powered by octa-core MediaTek Helio G95 SoC and comes with 8GB of RAM along with a 3GB extended RAM feature that uses extra storage space to boost the phone’s performance. According to Vivo, this extended RAM technology can use 3GB of external memory to keep up to 20 apps open in memory at the same time. The handset has 128GB of storage, which can be expanded up to 1TB via a microSD card.

In terms of optics, the Vivo Y73 comes packed with a triple rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.79 lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.4 lens, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter with an f/2.4 lens. The phone carries a 16-megapixel shooter with an f/2.0 aperture at the front for selfies and video calls.

Connectivity options on the phone include 4G, dual-band Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth v5, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port for charging. The phone also comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner. It is backed by a 4,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

The smartphone costs Rs 20,990 and is offered in Diamond Flare and Roman Black colours. It’ll be available for purchase via Vivo India online store, Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm, Tata Cliq, Bajaj EMI Store, and offline partner retail stores..

Vivo is offering a flat Rs 500 cashback on HDFC Bank debit and credit card EMI transactions. There are no-cost EMI options with Bajaj Finserv as well. Flipkart, on the other hand, is offering a 5 per cent unlimited cashback for transactions using a Flipkart Axis Bank credit card.

Nipun Marya, Director- Brand Strategy, Vivo India, said, “With Vivo Y73, we are taking one step further to bring joy in our consumers’ lives by introducing class-leading features like ultra-slim design, superior camera specifications, fast charging capabilities, etc. at an accessible price point.”