Launch report · Vivo
Vivo Y75: Helio G96 mid-budget with 44W charging and slim chassis.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jan 2022·$269·Score 65/100
The Y75 nailed the soft-launch use-case: a phone with a real AMOLED panel and 44W charging at sub-$300, marketed to Indian and Southeast Asian buyers who wanted Vivo's portrait-camera reputation without the V-series price tag.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.44" FHD+ AMOLED, 60Hz
Chipset
MediaTek Helio G96
RAM
8 GB LPDDR4X
Storage
128 GB UFS 2.2
Battery
4050 mAh, 44W
Main camera
50 MP + 2 MP macro + 2 MP depth
Weight
171 g
What stands out
- AMOLED display at sub-$300 was rare in early 2022
- 44W charging tops up quickly
- Light and slim
What to watch
- 60Hz panel feels behind rivals
- Helio G96 throttles in long sessions
- No 5G
The phone it has to beat
Redmi Note 10 5G
$199 · score 70/100