The Vivo Y72 5G combination of 8GB physical RAM plus 4GB Extended RAM via software is one of the most talked-about features in the mid-range 5G segment, delivering an effective 12GB of memory at a price of Rs 20,990. Here is everything you need to know about this smartphone, from its display and processor to its camera, battery, and connectivity.
Vivo Y72 5G Combination of RAM, Processor, and Storage
At the heart of the Vivo Y72 5G sits a Qualcomm octa-core Snapdragon 480 5G processor paired with an Adreno 619 GPU for smooth graphics. The phone ships with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and Vivo's Extended RAM feature allocates an additional 4GB from onboard storage, bringing the effective total to 12GB. While virtual RAM does not perform identically to physical RAM, it meaningfully improves multitasking and app switching. Internal storage is fixed at 128GB — there is no microSD card slot, though the phone supports OTG connections for pen drives and portable hard disks via its USB Type-C port.
Display, Design, and Build
The Y72 5G features a 6.58-inch IPS LCD panel with a Water Notch (teardrop) cutout housing the front camera. The resolution stands at 1080×2408 pixels, giving a pixel density of 401ppi, and the 90Hz refresh rate makes scrolling and gaming noticeably fluid. The display supports HDR10, which enhances contrast and colour when playing titles like BGMI or Call of Duty Mobile. Three sides of the screen have slim bezels, achieving a screen-to-body ratio of 84.2%. The phone measures 164.15×75.35×8.40mm, weighs 185.5 grams, and is available in Prism Magic Blue and Slate Gray colour options.
Camera System
The rear of the Vivo Y72 5G carries a dual-camera setup. The primary sensor is a 48MP wide-angle lens with an f/1.8 aperture, supported by a 2MP depth sensor (f/2.4) for portrait shots. An LED flash assists in low-light conditions. On the front, an 8MP camera with f/1.8 aperture handles selfies and video calls.
Vivo's camera software adds a rich set of shooting modes including HDR, Panorama, Night Mode, Portrait, Slow-motion, Time-lapse, Pro Mode, Document Scanner, and Live Photo. Video recording tops out at Full HD (1080p) — 4K recording and optical image stabilisation (Gimbal) are not available on this model.
Software, Connectivity, and Battery
The phone runs Android 11 overlaid with Vivo's Funtouch OS 11.1. Several preloaded apps come installed — including PhonePe, Snapchat, Daily Hunt, Spotify, ShareChat, MX TakaTak, and Moz — all of which can be uninstalled if not needed.
Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 with Wi-Fi Direct and Hotspot, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. NFC and FM Radio are absent from this model. Dual SIM support is included.
Power comes from a 5000mAh non-removable Lithium Polymer battery with 18W fast charging support, capable of lasting a full day under typical usage or through extended gaming and web browsing sessions. Security is handled by a side-mounted fingerprint sensor with a fast response time, complemented by face unlock.
In the box, Vivo includes a fast charger, premium earphones, a silicone protective cover, a SIM ejector pin, and a USB Type-C cable. For more phones in this lineup, browse the full Vivo smartphones collection.
Vivo Y72 5G Full Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.58-inch IPS LCD, 1080×2408 px, 90Hz, HDR10, 401ppi |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G (octa-core) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
| RAM | 8GB + 4GB Extended RAM (12GB effective) |
| Storage | 128GB (no microSD slot; OTG supported) |
| Rear Camera | 48MP f/1.8 (wide) + 2MP f/2.4 (depth) |
| Front Camera | 8MP f/1.8 |
| Video Recording | Full HD (1080p) max |
| Battery | 5000mAh, 18W fast charging |
| OS | Android 11, Funtouch OS 11.1 |
| Connectivity | 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 dual-band, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, 3.5mm jack |
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted |
| Dimensions | 164.15×75.35×8.40mm, 185.5g |
| Colours | Prism Magic Blue, Slate Gray |
| Price | Rs 20,990 |
