Vivo launched the Vivo Y72 5G back in July 2022, which was the company’s first 5G handset under the Y-series in India. The smartphone was released in only one memory configuration being 8GB + 128GB at a price of Rs. 20,999 (~$283). Now, the device has received a permanent price cut of Rs. 1000 (~$13).

According to Mahesh Telecom, the Vivo Y72 5G with Snapdragon 480 SoC coupled with 8GB RAM and 128 GB storage will now cost Rs. 19,999 (~$270) in India.

Vivo Y72 5G specifications and features

The Vivo Y72 5G houses a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with a teardrop notch that delivers a screen space of 90.6 percent. The screen offers an FHD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 90Hz refresh rate. The right side of the device has a volume rocker and a power key, which is embedded with a fingerprint sensor.

For shooting selfies and video calls, the Vivo Y72 5G has an 8-megapixel front camera with an f/1.8 aperture. The squarish camera module available on the rear shell of the device has a 48-megapixel primary camera with f/1.8 aperture, a 2-megapixel bokeh camera, and an LED flash.

Under the hood, the device houses a Snapdragon 480 chipset with 8 GB of RAM. It offers 4 GB of virtual RAM and internal storage of 128 GB. It runs on Android 11 OS and FunTouch OS 11. On the connectivity front, the Y72 5G offers dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm headphone slot. The device measures 164.15 x 75.35 x 8.4mm and weighs 188 grams. The handset is available in colors like Prism Magic (blue) and Slate Grey.

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Last week, news broke out that vivo Y72 5G will launch in India on July 15. A few days later, the price and launch offers of the handset were tipped. Yesterday, we even learned about the device’s complete specs. Now, once again, the price of the smartphone appears on the web.

Initially, the vivo Y72 5G was said to retail for ₹22,990 in India. But now, as per reliable tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore, the handset will actually cost slightly cheaper at ₹20,990. Anyway, there’s no change in the launch date. He reiterates that the device will go official on July 15.

As per previous reports as well as Sudhanshu, the upcoming vivo Y72 5G for India will be a rebranded vivo Y52s (t1 version). Hence, the main highlights of this phone will be Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 chipset and a 6.58-inch FHD+ LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate.

The smartphone will come with a 48MP + 2MP dual-camera setup on the back and an 8MP front-facing camera inside the dewdrop notch. The phone will feature 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It will run Funtouch OS 11.1 based on Android 11 with support for optional 4GB virtual RAM.

Other specs of the phone will include 5G, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, USB Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging.

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