Vivo has quietly launched its new Y-series smartphone, the Y79, in China. The smartphone closely follows the company's recently announced Vivo V7+ in design and sports a 5.99-inch 18:9 display. The Chinese company is promoting the Vivo Y79's face wake feature, and says it works "flawlessly." Notably, the face wake feature is available on a host of mid-range smartphones including Samsung Galaxy On Max and LG Q6. The handset's other biggest highlight is its 24-megapixel selfie camera. The company claims that the Vivo Y79 offers 84.4 percent screen-to-body ratio.

Vivo Y79 price

The Vivo Y79 is now available to buy in China at CNY 2,498 (roughly Rs. 24,500). It can be purchased from the company's own website. Vivo says that the smartphone will start shipping from Singles' Day - which is on 11/11. It will be available in Champagne, Matte Black, and Rose Gold colours.

Vivo Y79 specifications

Much like the Vivo V7+, the Vivo Y79 sports a 5.99-inch HD+ (720x1440 pixels) IPS Incell 'FullView'...