Vivo Y78 Specifications
Vivo launched its new budget 5G smartphone known as Vivo Y78. The smartphone equips a 6.64 inches IPS LCD display with HDR10 and 120Hz refresh rate support. Under the hood, the Vivo Y78 smartphone equips the 6nm Mediatek Dimensity 7020 chipset that will handle all of your daily activities. Moving to the software end, the phone will come with the Android 13-based OriginOS 3 UI. On the other hand, the company also makes sure the device comes in the exclusive 8GB to 12GB RAM configuration, which will club alongside the 128GB to 256GB UFS 2.2 internal storage. Aside from this, users can purchase this phone in three exciting color options, including Black, Blue, and Gold.
The battery section is powered by a 5000 mAh battery configuration with 44W fast charging. As for pricing, the Vivo Y78 costs around $200 (Rs 16,590 in India) approx. As for the camera aspect, you are getting a dual camera setup that includes a 50MP primary and a 2MP depth lens. Also, an 8MP front camera is present for clicking selfies and that can record 1080p resolution videos.
The main difference between Vivo Y78 Global and Vivo Y78 China models is the processor and the display. The Vivo Y78 global model has a Snapdragon 695 chipset, while the Vivo Y78 China model has a Dimensity 7020 chipset. The global model also has a curved 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the China model has a flat 6.64-inch LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Other differences include the selfie camera, which is 16MP on the global model and 8MP on the China model. The main rear camera is 64MP on the global model and 50MP on the China model.
| Specifications | Vivo Y78 China | Vivo Y78 Global |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | Same |
| Announced | May 2023 | Same |
| SIM | Dual SIM | Same |
| Dimensions | 6.46 x 3.00 x 0.31 inches | 6.47 x 2.94 x 0.31 inches |
| Weight | 190 g | 177 g |
| Size | 6.64 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Display | IPS LCD 120Hz HDR10 ~395 PPI density | AMOLED 120Hz 1300 nits brightness 20:9 ratio ~388 PPI density |
| Protection | No | IP54, dust and splash resistant |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2388 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| OS | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 |
| Chipset | 6nm – Mediatek Dimensity 7020 | 6nm – Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G |
| CPU | Octa-core 2×2.2 GHz 6×2.0 GHz | Octa-core 2×2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver |
| GPU | IMG BXM | Adreno 619 |
| Card slot | No | Same |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB | 8GB |
| Internal | 128GB, 256GB UFS 2.2 | 256GB |
| Camera | 50 MP (wide), PDAF 2 MP (depth) LED flash, HDR, panorama Max – 1080p@30fps | 64 MP (wide), PDAF, OIS 2 MP (macro) 2 MP (depth) LED flash, HDR, panorama Max – 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie | 8 MP (wide) Max – 1080p@30fps | 16 MP (wide) Max – 1080p@30fps |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Same |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes  24-bit/192kHz audio |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Infrared port | No | Same |
| Radio | No | Same |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | Same |
| Sensors | Side-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, compass | Under display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh 44W wired | Same |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Gold | Flare Black, Dreamy Gold |
| Expected Price | $201 (Rs 16,590 in India) approx | $303 (Rs 24,990 in India) approx |
Vivo Y78 Pros and Cons
Based on the above specs, you can see the list of pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) of the Vivo Y78 smartphone.
Pros
- Budget-friendly 5G smartphone.
- Huge battery capacity with 44W fast charging support.
- Side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
- IPS LCD screen with 120Hz refresh rate.
- An audio jack is present.
- Latest Android 13 OS with OriginOS 3 UI support.
- Available in high RAM and storage variants.
- Comes with dust and splash resistance on the global variant.
Cons
- Outdated USB Type C charging port.
- No reverse charging support or secondary card slot.
- Without NFC support.
- Average camera performance.
- No 4K video recording support.
- Without gyro-EIS support.
- Gorilla Glass protection is missing.
