HIGHLIGHTS
* Vivo Y78 has been launched in China.
* The phone comes with the new MediaTek Dimensity 7020 SoC, a 50MP primary camera sensor, and Android 13 OS out of the box.
* Vivo Y78 5G is priced at CNY 1399 (around Rs 16,600).
* The Vivo Y78 5G features a dual-camera setup on the back.
* It features a 6.64-inch 120Hz display.
Vivo Y78 has been launched in China as a new mid-range offering. The phone comes with the new MediaTek Dimensity 7020 SoC, which is a rebadged version of the Dimensity 930 SoC, a 50MP primary camera sensor, Android 13 OS out of the box, and a large 5,000mAh battery capacity.
The handset has a punch-hole cutout for the selfie snapper, dual camera sensors, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security, and a unique gradient design on the back panel.
Vivo has launched a new Y-series smartphone in China. The company has quietly launched the Y78 5G as its latest mid-range smartphone offering.
The new Vivo smartphone in the Y series sits below the Y78+ 5G, which was launched previously in China and some other markets.
The Y78 5G features a MediaTek Dimensity SoC. It also features a dual-camera setup on the back.
The colourful phone has a polycarbonate body with a flat frame design. Vivo has launched the phone in three vibrant colours. The Y78 5G also arrives in three storage options.
Let’s look at the Vivo Y78 5G price, specifications and other details ahead of the launch.
Vivo Y78 5G Price, Availability & Colours
Offered in three colour options — Bright Night Black, Jade Porcelain Blue and Phoenix Feather Gold — the Vivo Y78 5G is currently available for purchase only in China.
It is available in an 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant and a 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant.
The former is priced at CNY 1,699 (roughly Rs. 20,100) while the variant with 12GB RAM is marked at CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 23,700). Pre-bookings for the phone are scheduled to start May 13 at 10 AM local time (07:30am IST).
Vivo Y78 5G Price and Specifications
The Vivo Y78 5G has been launched with three storage options in China. The phone offers 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
It is priced at CNY 1399 (Roughly Rs 16,600). It is also available in 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB storage options, but the pricing is under wraps.
The device has been launched in Black, Jade Porcelain Blue and Phoenix Feather Gold colour options.
The Y78 5G features a MediaTek Dimensity 7020 SoC, a rebadged version of the Dimensity 930 SoC. It is an octa-core SoC based on a 6nm process and has a peak clock speed of 2.2GHz. The phone packs LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. There is support for storage expansion via a microSD card slot.
The phone packs a 5000mAh battery under the hood. It also offers support for 44W fast charging out of the box. In addition, the Y78 5G features a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual-band Wi-Fi support, etc.
On the back, there is a dual-camera setup. The phone features a 50MP primary camera sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. There is also a 2MP bokeh sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. For selfies, the Y78 5G has an 8MP front camera.
The handset features a 6.64-inch IPS LCD with a 19.9:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD+ resolution of 2388×1080 pixels. It has a pixel density of 394PPI and a 91.06 per cent screen-to-body ratio. The display supports a 120Hz refresh rate.
It also features a hole-punch cutout at the top for the front camera. For biometrics, there is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and support for AI face unlock.
The Y78 5G runs Android 13 out of the box and has a layer of Origin OS 3 on top. If launched globally, the phone will likely feature Funtouch OS 13 on top of Android.
Unfortunately, there is no word from Vivo about the global launch of the Y78 5G at the time of writing this.
VIVO Y78 KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 MT6877V |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | June 30, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 MT6877V |
| CPU | Octa core (2.6 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 6 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
Display
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 395 ppi |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 50 MP, Primary Camera 8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP |
|
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 32 MP, Primary Camera | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 44W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Faqs on Vivo Y78 5G
1) What is Vivo Y78 5G price, sale?
Ans) The Vivo Y78 5G is priced at CNY 1399 (around Rs 16,600) for the 8GB/128GB model. However, the pricing of the 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB versions is unknown at the moment. The phone comes in Black, Jade Porcelain Blue and Phoenix Feather Gold colour options.
2) What are Vivo Y78 5G specifications?
Ans) * Display: The Vivo Y78 5G sports a 6.64-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with 2388×1080 pixels resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 91.06 percent screen-to-body ratio, 394 PPI and a punch-hole cutout.
* Processor: The handset is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 SoC.
* RAM and Storage: The Vivo phone packs up to 12GB RAM and 256GB UFS 2.2 storage.
* OS: The handset runs on Android 13 OS with Origin OS 3 out of the box
* Cameras: The Vivo Y78 5G packs dual cameras on the back, with a 50MP primary camera sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2MP bokeh sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. There is an 8MP front camera for selfies and video chats.
* Connectivity: Connectivity options on the handset include 5G SA/NSA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, USB Type-C, and NFC.
* Battery: The Vivo Y78 5G packs a 5,000mAh battery with 44W fast wired charging support.
* Other: There is a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security and a 3.5mm audio jack.
3) What are the features of Vivo Y78?
Ans) Featuring a 6.64-inch Full HD+ (2388×1080) IPS LCD display panel, the Vivo Y78 5G comes with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of up to 240Hz. The screen has an aspect ratio of 20.9:9 and a screen-to-body ratio of 91.06 percent. It also has a pixel density of 394ppi.
The phone is powered by an octa-core 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 7020 5G SoC paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 inbuilt storage. The Vivo Y78 5G boots Android 13 with Origin OS 3 on top.
The dual rear camera unit of the Vivo Y78 5G includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel sensor. The 8-megapixel front camera is housed in a centre-aligned hole-punch slot at the top of the display panel.
The Vivo Y78 5G is backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit with 44W flash charging support. The phone comes equipped with a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, dual-band Wi-Fi support, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The handset measures 164.06mm x 76.17mm x 7.98mm in size and weighs 190 grams.
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