Selfie First Vivo Y66 Will Serve As A ‘Lite’ Alternative To Vivo V5 In India

By Deepak Singh • Updated On 28 Sept 2019

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Vivo has a good thing going with its selfie phones. And to conserve the momentum it has built over time, the Chinese Smartphone maker has now launched the Vivo Y66 in India, priced at 14,990 INR.

This isn’t, however, the same Vivo Y66 that was launched in China late last year. In fact, Vivo has rebranded the Vivo V5 Lite as Y66 in India. For some reason, the company doesn’t want this to be associated with the V5 series that already has the Vivo V5 and the Vivo V5 Plus (Full Review).

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On the face of it, the Vivo Y66 looks the same as the Vivo V5. Or any other Vivo phone for that matter. It’s slim, quite comfortable to hold in hands, is adorned by a 2.5D touch glass on the front, and the V5-series signature moonlight flash accompanies the front 16MP selfie camera.

Also Read: Vivo V5 Review – It’s not all about selfies

So, what’s different between Vivo V5 and Vivo Y66? Well, the most prominent difference is the missing fingerprint sensor on the Vivo Y66. The Y66 also has slightly lesser RAM (3GB VS 4GB) and a fewer Megapixels up front (16MP VS 20MP), but that shouldn’t make much of a difference to end user experience.

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Apart from the above-mentioned differences, both phones have the same 1.5GHz MediaTek MT6750 octa-core chipset, expandable storage, Android Marshmallow based FuntouchOS, dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE and 3000mAh battery.

Also Read: Top 5 Vivo Smartphones To Buy In India

So yes, I think it’s safe to assume that what you are getting with the Vivo Y66 is the Vivo V5 experience minus the fingerprint sensor. And in case you are buying, our Vivo V5 review shall give you a good idea of what you are getting into.

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Vivo Y66 Specifications

Model	Vivo Y66
Display	5.5-Inch, HD, IPS LCD
Processor	1.5GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6750
RAM	3GB
Internal Storage	32GB, expandable up to 128GB
Software	Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based Funtouch 3.0
Primary Camera	13MP rear camera
Secondary Camera	16MP selfie camera
Dimensions and Weight	153.8 mm x 77.5 mm x 7.6 mm and 155 Grams
Battery	3000mAh
Others	4G VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS,3.5mm Audio Jack, HiFi Audio, Fingerprint sensor
Price	14,990 INR

Deepak Singh

Deepak Singh is a technology journalist and editor with over 13 years of experience covering consumer electronics. A computer engineering graduate, he has developed deep expertise in chipsets, displays, and hardware performance.

Over the past decade, Deepak has reviewed more than 700 products, including smartphones, laptops, TVs, and audio gear. He currently leads the editorial team at Smartprix, focusing on accurate, useful, and hands-on tech reporting.

When he’s not testing new devices, Deepak enjoys reading and spending time with his family.

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