Vivo launched the budget-friendly new smartphone model Vivo 78 5G for sale

Vivo, one of the most industrious names in the smartphone world, has added another budget-friendly model to its portfolio.

Vivo has subtly revealed the Vivo Y78 5G in Singapore, as per the recent update on Vivo Singapore's official website. Although the tech giant has yet to release pricing and availability details, the specs for the smartphone are now disclosed. Interestingly, the Singaporean version of the Y78 5G isn't identical to the Dimensity 7020-powered Vivo Y78 5G model available in China. Rather, it mirrors the Vivo Y78+ 5G, also sold in the Chinese market.

The Vivo Y78 5G sports a sleek 6.78-inch curved-edge OLED display, boasting Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, DCI-P3 color gamut, and brightness up to 1,300 nits. The smartphone's dimensions underscore its slim and lightweight design, with a thickness of 7.89mm and a weight of just 177 grams.

Under the hood, the Y78 5G carries the Snapdragon 695 processor, combined with 8GB of RAM. Additionally, it features 8GB of virtual RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. A robust 5,000mAh battery powers the device, supporting 44W fast charging, and the phone runs on Android 13, overlaid with FunTouch OS 13.

Vivo launched the budget-friendly new smartphone model Vivo 78 5G for sale

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On the camera front, the Vivo Y78 5G does not disappoint. It flaunts a 16-megapixel selfie camera and a triple rear camera setup. The rear ensemble includes a 64-megapixel primary camera with OIS support, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. Complementing the core features are dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a USB-C port, a fingerprint sensor, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

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While the price point of the Vivo Y78 5G remains unconfirmed, consumers will have color options of Flare Black and Dreamy Gold to choose from. For those interested in the Chinese variant, the Y78+ 5G, it's available in Azure (blue), with pricing for the different configurations—8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage—listed at 1,599 Yuan ($226), 1,799 Yuan ($254), and 1,999 Yuan (~$283) respectively.