Vivo Y79 – Latest Price, Feature, Buying Guide

Last updated: February 8, 2026Reviewed date: February 8, 2026Reading time: 3 min read

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Vivo Y79 smartphone was launched in November 2017. The phone comes with a 5.99-inch touchscreen display with 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...

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Vivo Y79 smartphone was launched in November 2017. The phone comes with a 5.99-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 720×1440 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 a 16-megapixel camera. It sports a 24-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.

The Vivo Y79 runs Funtouch OS 3.2 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) smartphone 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 colors.

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.

Vivo Y79 – SPECIFICATIONS

General

Model

Y79
Released

17 October, 2017
Status

Available

Design

Type

Bar
Dimensions

6.14 in x 2.98 in x 0.30 in
Weight

160 Grams (With Battery)

Display

Display Type

IPS, LCD capacitive touchscreen
Size

5.99 inches HD+
Resolution

1440 x 720 Pixels, 24 bit color depth
Display Colors

16M Colors
Pixel Density

~ 269 PPI Pixel per inch
Touch Screen

Yes Multi-Touch Support
Display Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass
Features

IPS, LCD display
~ 269 PPI Pixel Per Inch
Capacitive Multi-Touch Screen
2.5D Curved Display
Eye Care Mode
Bezel-less Sides
Full View Display
Scratch Resistant

Hardware

CPU

Octa-Core 2.0GHz Cortex-A53 CPU Clock
GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 506 GPU
RAM (Memory)

4GB
Internal Storage

64GB
Memory Card Slot

MicroSD Card
Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor (Rear Mounted)
Accelerometer
Ambient Light Sensor
Proximity Sensor
E-compass
Gyroscope

Software

Operating System

Funtouch OS 3.2 Powered Android 7.1.2
User Interface

Funtouch OS 3.2

Camera

Rear Camera

16 Megapixels f/2.0 with LED Flash and AF Rear Camera
Image

4608 x 3456 Pixels
Video

1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
Flash

Yes with Dual-LED Flash
Front Camera

24 Megapixel f/2.0 Front camera

Network

SIM

Standard SIM
Dual SIM

Yes with Dual Nano SIM Support

Connectivity

Wi-fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual Band (2.4GHz / 5GHz) Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot
USB

Micro USB 2.0 with OTG, Charging and Mass Storage Function
GPS

Yes, with GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC
Headphone Jack

Battery

Capacity

3,225 mAh
Placement

Non-Removable

Media

Video Playback

Up to 6 Hours
Video Out

Yes With Wireless Media Link
FM Radio

Yes
Ring Tones

MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker

Yes with Single Bottom Speaker

Data

4G LTE

LTE : 850 / 1800 / 2100 MHz, LTE-TDD : 2300 MHz (Band 40), LTE-TDD : 2500 MHz (Band 41)
Speed

LTE Cat-6 300 Mbps Download, 50 Mbps Upload

Safety note: This is not a prescription or diagnosis. For severe symptoms, pregnancy danger signs, children with serious illness, chest pain, breathing difficulty, stroke-like weakness, or major injury, seek urgent care.

Which doctor may help?

Start with a registered doctor or the nearest qualified health center.

What to tell the doctor

Write when the problem started and how it changed.
Bring old prescriptions, investigation reports, and current medicines.
Write allergies, pregnancy status, diabetes, kidney/liver disease, and major past illnesses.
Bring one family member if the patient is weak, elderly, confused, or a child.

Questions to ask

What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
Which danger signs mean I should go to hospital quickly?
Which tests are necessary now, and which can wait?
How should I take medicines safely and what side effects should I watch for?
When should I come for follow-up?

Tests to discuss

Vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation
Basic physical examination by a clinician
CBC, urine test, blood sugar, or imaging only when clinically needed

Avoid these mistakes

Do not use antibiotics, steroid tablets/injections, or strong painkillers without proper medical advice.
Do not hide pregnancy, kidney disease, ulcer, allergy, or blood thinner use.
Do not delay emergency care when danger signs are present.

Medicine safety and first-aid guide

This section is for patient education only. It does not replace a doctor, pharmacist, or emergency care.

Safe first steps

Rest, drink safe water, and observe symptoms carefully.
Keep a written note of symptoms, duration, temperature, medicines already taken, and allergy history.
Seek medical care quickly if symptoms are severe, worsening, or unusual for the patient.

OTC medicine safety

For mild pain or fever, ask a registered pharmacist or doctor before using common over-the-counter pain/fever medicines.
Do not combine multiple pain medicines without advice, especially if you have kidney disease, liver disease, stomach ulcer, asthma, pregnancy, or take blood thinners.
Do not give adult medicines to children unless a qualified clinician advises it.

Avoid these mistakes

Do not start antibiotics without a proper medical decision.
Do not use steroid tablets or injections casually for quick relief.
Do not delay emergency care because of home remedies.

Get urgent help if

Severe symptoms, confusion, fainting, breathing difficulty, chest pain, severe dehydration, or sudden weakness need urgent medical care.

Medicine names, dose, and timing must be decided by a qualified clinician or pharmacist after checking age, pregnancy, allergy, other diseases, and current medicines.

For rural patients and family caregivers

Patient health record and symptom diary

Write your symptoms, medicines already taken, test results, and questions before visiting a doctor. This note stays on your device unless you print or copy it.

Doctor to discuss: Doctor / qualified healthcare provider

Tests to discuss with doctor

Basic vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen level if needed
Relevant blood, urine, imaging, or specialist tests only after clinical assessment

Questions to ask

What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
Which warning signs mean I should go to emergency care?
Which tests are really needed now?
Which medicines are safe for my age, pregnancy status, allergy, kidney/liver/stomach condition, and current medicines?

Emergency warning signs such as chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, sudden weakness, confusion, severe dehydration, major injury, or loss of bladder/bowel control need urgent medical care. Do not wait for online information.

Go to emergency care if you notice:

Severe or rapidly worsening symptoms
Breathing difficulty, chest pain, fainting, confusion, severe weakness, major injury, or severe dehydration

Doctor / service to discuss: Qualified healthcare provider; specialist depends on symptoms and examination.

Step 1
Check danger signs first

If danger signs are present, seek emergency care and do not wait for online information.
Step 2
Record the symptom story

Write when symptoms started, severity, medicines already taken, allergies, pregnancy status, and test results.
Step 3
Visit a qualified clinician

A doctor, nurse, or qualified healthcare provider can examine you and decide which tests or treatment are needed.
Step 4
Do only useful tests

Do tests after clinical assessment. Avoid unnecessary tests, random antibiotics, or repeated medicines without diagnosis.
Step 5
Follow up and return early if worse

If symptoms worsen, new warning signs appear, or treatment is not helping, return for review quickly.

Rural patient practical tips

Take a written symptom diary and all previous prescriptions/test reports.
Do not hide medicines already taken, even herbal or over-the-counter medicines.
Ask which warning signs mean urgent referral to hospital.

This roadmap is for education. A real diagnosis and treatment plan requires history, examination, and clinical judgment.

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