Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Vivo has launched a new mid-range smartphone in Vietnam. The Vivo Y81 look very similar to the recently launched Y83 as both the devices come with an iPhone X-like notch up front. The Y81 is available at a price of VND 4,990,000 (roughly Rs. 14,900).
Specifications
As far as the specifications are concerned, the Vivo Y81 features a 6.22-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720x1520 pixels and a 19:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek MT6762 SoC paired with 3GB of RAM. The dual-SIM handset comes with 32GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card. The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo and it is backed by a 3,260mAh battery.
On the optics front, the Vivo Y81 sports a 13-megapixel camera with f/2.2 aperture and LED flash at the back. Up front, there is a 5-megapixel selfie shooter.
Alternatives
The Vivo Y81 is currently available only in Vietnam and will not make its way to India any time soon. So, here are some alternatives you can buy right now.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is currently one of the best mid-range smartphones available in India. The Redmi Note 5 Pro features a 5.99-inch FullHD+ display. The handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC coupled with 6GB of RAM. The phone is priced at Rs. 14,999 for the 32GB variant while the 64GB variant is available for Rs. 16,999.
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1
The ZenFone Max Pro M1 packs in a lot of power at a starting price of just Rs. 10,999. The dual-SIM handset comes with the powerful Snapdragon 636 processor. The dual-SIM phone sports a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2160x1080 and an 18:9 aspect ratio.
Vivo V9 Youth
If you want a smartphone that has a notch up front, the Vivo V9 Youth is a great alternative here. The V9 Youth is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC. The smartphone features a 6.3-inch FullHD+ IPS LCD display. The Vivo V9 Youth is priced at Rs. 18,990.
