While the X-series gets most of the attention, vivo’s affordable Y-series brings 5G connectivity to the masses. Late last year the company launched the Y76s and Y76 5G, now it is gearing up to reveal a new vivo Y77 5G.
Like on Y76s, the new phone will be powered by the Dimensity 810 chipset. The base configuration will come with 8GB of RAM (plus 4GB virtual) and 256GB storage (expandable via microSD). The phone will run FuntouchOS 12 based on Android 12 out of the box (up from v11).
vivo Y77 5G in Glowing Galaxy and Starlight Black
The vivo Y77 5G will be slightly thicker and heavier at 8.25mm and 194g vs. 7.8mm and 175g. This is due to the larger battery, 5,000mAh (up from 4,100mAh). However, the 44W fast charging is apparently going away, to be replaced by a basic 18W system.
The camera setup will be a mix of the Y76 and Y76s. This includes a 50MP main camera (f/1.8), which will be joined only by a 2MP macro cam. On the front there will be a 16MP selfie cam, which will support face unlocking. Alternatively, users will be able to use the side-mounted fingerprint reader.
No changes are expected on the display, it will be a 6.58” LCD with 1,080 x 2,408px resolution (20:9) and standard 60Hz refresh rate.
The vivo Y77 5G is expected to launch on July 7 (Thursday) with a price of CNY 1,300 in China ($195/€185/₹15,000). There will be two colorways to choose from: Glowing Galaxy and Starlight Black.
The phone is also expected in Malaysia were it will be available through Lazada, shopee and other retailers.
