Vivo Y79

Name: Vivo Y79
Brand: Vivo
SKU: SKU4501
Rating: 2.5 (2 reviews)

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Last Updated: 22nd December 2025

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Key Specs

Display 5.99-inch (720x1440)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Front Camera 24MP
Rear Camera 16MP
RAM 4GB
Storage 64GB
Battery Capacity 3225mAh
OS Android 7.1

Market Status Released

Release Date November 2017

Vivo Y79 Summary

Vivo Y79 mobile was launched in November 2017. The phone comes with a 5.99-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 720x1440 pixels. Vivo Y79 is powered by a 2GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. It comes with 4GB of RAM. The Vivo Y79 runs Android 7.1 and is powered by a 3225mAh non-removable battery.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Vivo Y79 on the rear packs 16-megapixel camera. It sports a 24-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.

The Vivo Y79 runs Funtouch OS 3.2 is based on Android 7.1 and packs 64GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 256GB). The Vivo Y79 is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards. The Vivo Y79 measures 155.80 x 75.70 x 7.70mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 160.00 grams. It was launched in Champagne Gold, Matte Black, and Rose Gold colours.

Connectivity options on the Vivo Y79 include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth v4.20, USB OTG, FM radio, 3G, and 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, and proximity sensor.

As of 22nd December 2025, Vivo Y79 price in India starts at Rs. 38,782.

Vivo Y79 Full Specifications

General

Brand	Vivo
Model	Y79
Price in India	₹38,782
Release date	November 2017
Form factor	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	155.80 x 75.70 x 7.70
Weight (g)	160.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	3225
Removable battery	No
Colours	Champagne Gold, Matte Black, Rose Gold

Display

Screen size (inches)	5.99
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	720x1440 pixels

Hardware

Processor	2GHz octa-core
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
RAM	4GB
Internal storage	64GB
Expandable storage	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	256

Camera

Rear camera	16-megapixel
Rear flash	Dual LED
Front camera	24-megapixel
Front flash	Yes

Software

Operating system	Android 7.1
Skin	Funtouch OS 3.2

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 b/g/n
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 4.20
NFC	No
Infrared	No
USB OTG	Yes
Headphones	3.5mm
FM	Yes
Number of SIMs	2
Wi-Fi Direct	No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	No
SIM 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	Yes
SIM 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	Yes

Sensors

Compass/ Magnetometer	No
Proximity sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes
Barometer	No
Temperature sensor	No

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ViVo Y79 A review from NPES

Nicole Princess Silorio (Jul 9, 2018) on Gadgets 360 Recommends

It just like any other phones but its advantage is that it can easily track wifi connection and it has a strong phone signal where you can enjoy texting, calling or even using your data connection.

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Most stupid phone because of its prize

Shubham (Feb 23, 2018) on Gadgets 360

Don't by this phone because of its prize range.At this prize range their are many other phones available in market

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