Vivo Y56 5G Tipped with Marketing Poster and Specs; Flat-Build, Dimensity 700 SoC, and More

The Vivo Y56 is another upcoming smartphone that has been generating a lot of buzz in the tech world. While the company-shared details on the device are still scarce, several rumors and leaks have provided insights into what we can expect from this device.

Paras Guglani, a known source for many credible leaks, spilled Vivo Y56 5G's specs and an official-looking poster displaying the phone's design. The chain has swiftly taken to undo the leak, though it's still roaming on some tech channels. 

The original leak is from Guglani's Twitter handle stating that Vivo Y56 is a 6.5-inch HD+ resolution device with a 60Hz refresh rate and Vivo's traditional water-drop notch. The screen size and resolution puts the phone slightly above the entry-tier segment.

In other specs, the tipster claims it with a dual back-camera system fitted with 13MP primary and 2MP auxiliary sensor. For selfies, it will bear a sole 5MP unit in the notch putting it slightly below ideal for selfies and video calls. The upcoming model will be a brand new addition to the Vivo price list.

Y56 expects a 5G-ready Dimensity 700 engine, powered by a 5000 mAh battery pack, at the core. It will run a year-old Funtouch OS 12 x Android 12 UI by default, backed by an exceptional 8GB +128GB memory configuration. The phone boasts an odd set of features inside, but its design will take center stage. 

In another tweet, the tipster shared a leaked marketing poster for Y56. Design-wise, the phone is flat and slab-like, with the possibility of two color variants, Gold and Black. With aluminum rings, the camera lenses protrude from a glossy accent. On the flat rails around the body, it has a slightly visible volume rocker.