The Vivo Y78 5G has officially arrived, marking a strong new addition to Vivo's popular Y-series lineup. Launched initially in China, this Vivo Y78 5G phone brings a capable MediaTek processor, a large battery, and a 120Hz display at a mid-range price point — making it one of the more well-rounded budget 5G options in its segment.
Vivo Y78 5G Price and Availability
The Vivo Y78 5G has launched in the Chinese market across three storage configurations. The base model pairs 8 GB RAM with 128 GB storage, priced at CNY 1,399 (approximately ₹16,500). The mid-tier option bumps storage to 256 GB while keeping 8 GB RAM, priced at CNY 1,699 (approximately ₹20,000). The top-tier variant offers 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage at CNY 1,999 (approximately ₹23,500).
The phone is available in three colour options: Black, Jade Porcelain Blue, and Phoenix Feather Gold. All variants support Vivo's expandable RAM technology, which allows the phone to borrow unused storage as virtual RAM for smoother multitasking.
Vivo Y78 5G Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.64-inch FHD+ IPS LCD, 2388 × 1080 px, 120Hz, 19.9:9 aspect ratio |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7020, octa-core, 2.2GHz, 6nm |
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB (+ expandable RAM) |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (f/1.8) + 2 MP Bokeh lens (f/2.4), LED flash |
| Front Camera | 8 MP |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh, 44W fast charging |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch OS 13 |
| Colours | Black, Jade Porcelain Blue, Phoenix Feather Gold |
Display and Design
The Vivo Y78 5G sports a 6.64-inch Full HD+ punch-hole display built on an IPS LCD panel. The resolution stands at 2388 × 1080 pixels, and the screen operates at a 120Hz refresh rate — a welcome inclusion at this price tier that ensures smoother scrolling and more responsive touch interactions. The 19.9:9 aspect ratio gives the device a tall, modern form factor well suited to media consumption.
Performance and Software
Under the hood, the Vivo Y78 5G runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 chip — an octa-core processor built on a 6nm fabrication process and clocked at 2.2GHz. The chipset delivers solid 5G performance for everyday tasks and moderate gaming. The phone ships with Android 13 layered with Funtouch OS 13, Vivo's custom interface. The expandable RAM feature lets the system allocate additional virtual memory from internal storage when needed, helping maintain fluid app performance.
Camera System
Photography on the Vivo Y78 5G centres on a dual rear camera setup. The main shooter is a 50-megapixel sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, accompanied by an LED flash. A secondary 2-megapixel Bokeh lens with f/2.4 aperture assists with portrait-mode depth effects. For selfies and video calls, Vivo has fitted an 8-megapixel front-facing camera inside the punch-hole cutout.
Battery Life and Charging
A 5,000 mAh battery powers the Vivo Y78 5G, providing all-day endurance for most users. When it does need a top-up, the phone supports 44W fast charging, which should bring the battery from low to a comfortable charge level in under an hour. This combination of capacity and charging speed is competitive within the mid-range 5G category.
