The Vivo Y78 5G has made its global debut, bringing a capable mid-range package that pairs a 64MP OIS camera with 16GB of effective RAM — making the Vivo Y78 5G phone one of the more well-rounded options in its segment. After an initial launch in China powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7020, the global variant arrives with a notable chipset upgrade that sets it apart from its Chinese counterpart.
Vivo Y78 5G Phone Specifications
Display
The Vivo Y78 5G sports a 6.64-inch AMOLED display with a FullHD+ resolution of 2400 × 1080 pixels and a 19.9:9 aspect ratio. The panel runs at a 120Hz refresh rate, delivering smooth scrolling and fluid animations that are a step above standard 60Hz screens at this price point. The punch-hole cutout keeps the front camera neatly out of the way.
Processor and RAM
The global model is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 octa-core processor, built on a 6-nanometer fabrication process and running Android 13-based Funtouch OS 13. Vivo's expandable RAM technology boosts the phone's effective memory by adding 8GB of virtual RAM on top of the 8GB physical RAM, giving the device a total of 16GB RAM. Storage is fixed at 256GB on the Singapore-listed configuration.
Camera System
Photography is a highlight of the Vivo Y78 5G. The triple rear camera array is led by a 64MP primary sensor with an f/1.79 aperture and Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS), which helps reduce blur in low-light shots and video. Joining it are a 2MP depth sensor (f/2.4) and a 2MP macro lens. On the front, a 16MP selfie camera with f/2.45 aperture handles video calls and self-portraits.
Battery and Charging
A large 5,000mAh battery keeps the Vivo Y78 5G running through heavy use. Vivo pairs it with 44W fast charging, so topping up the battery takes significantly less time compared with the slower 18W or 20W chargers common at this tier.
Vivo Y78 5G Global Variant vs China Model
The most significant difference between the two versions is the processor. While the Chinese model uses the MediaTek Dimensity 7020, the global variant steps up to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 — a chip with a proven track record in global mid-range smartphones. Both versions share the same 64MP OIS camera, AMOLED 120Hz screen, and 5,000mAh battery with 44W charging.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.64-inch AMOLED, 2400 × 1080, 120Hz |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, 6nm |
| RAM | 8GB physical + 8GB virtual = 16GB effective |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Rear Camera | 64MP (OIS, f/1.79) + 2MP + 2MP |
| Front Camera | 16MP (f/2.45) |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Charging | 44W fast charging |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch OS 13 |
| Colors | Flare Black, Dreamy Gold |
Vivo Y78 5G Price and Availability
The Vivo Y78 5G (8GB + 256GB) has appeared on the company's Singapore website in two colour options — Flare Black and Dreamy Gold — though official pricing had not been announced at the time of launch. Based on the specifications and regional pricing patterns, the phone is estimated to land at around ₹20,000 in markets where Vivo sells it through its standard channels. For more phones in this lineup, explore the full range at Vivo on GadgetsNews101.
Should You Consider the Vivo Y78 5G?
If you are shopping for a mid-range 5G phone that covers the essentials — a sharp AMOLED screen, OIS-stabilised camera, large battery, and fast charging — the Vivo Y78 5G ticks each of those boxes. The Snapdragon 695 is a reliable performer for everyday tasks, streaming, and casual gaming, and the 16GB effective RAM figure gives it headroom for multitasking. The 64MP OIS main shooter is a meaningful upgrade over the fixed-focus cameras found on competing devices at a similar price.
