Vivo India has today announced the launch of the all-new Vivo Y71i. The smartphone is a toned down version of the Y71. The Vivo Y71 was launched at a price of Rs. 10,990. As the pricing details of the Y71i is not yet revealed, we can expect it to be priced below Rs. 9,000. The smartphone will be sold via both online and offline stores.
Specifications
As for the specifications, the Vivo Y71i features a 6-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC. The dual-SIM handset packs in 2GB RAM paired with 16GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card. The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo-based FunTouch OS 4.0 out of the box. All of this is backed by a 3,360mAh battery.
On the optics front, the Vivo Y71i sports an 8-megapixel camera at the back. Up front, there is a 5-megapixel selfie shooter.
Alternatives
If the Vivo Y71i failed to impress you or it feels just too overpriced, here are some alternatives to look for.
Xiaomi Redmi 5
Xiaomi Redmi 5 is one of the most popular options when it comes to a budget smartphone. It sports a 5.7-inch HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC coupled with 2GB, 3GB or 4GB of RAM. For storage, the dual-SIM handset is available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB storage options. The Redmi 5 is available at a starting price of Rs. 7,999.
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1
If you are willing to spend a little more, the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 features a 5.99-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display. The dual-SIM handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC. The ZenFone Max Pro M1 comes in 3GB+32GB and 4GB+64GB variants. The smartphone is priced at Rs. 10,999 for the 32GB variant while the 64GB variant retails for Rs. 12,999.
10.or G
10.or G offers much better specifications when compared to the Vivo Y71i. However, what you lose here is the 18:9 panel as the 10.or G comes with a traditional 16:9 panel. The 10.or G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC coupled with 3GB of RAM. The smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs. 7,699.
