Vivo has today announced a price cut of Rs. 1,000 for its two budget offerings in the Indian market — Vivo Y81 and Vivo Y71i. With this price cut, the 3GB RAM model and 4GB RAM model of the Y81, which was priced at Rs. 11,990 and Rs. 13,490 will now be available for Rs. 10,990 and 12,490 respectively.

On the other hand, the Vivo Y71i, which was available for Rs. 8,990, will now be available in India for Rs. 7,990. Online retailers have also updated their listing with the newer pricing and both the phones are now retailer at updated pricing in offline stores as well.

To recall, the Vivo Y81 comes with a 6.22-inch IPS HD+ display with 1520 x 720 pixels screen resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by MediaTek MT6762 octa-core processor with 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage along with support for expandable storage.

For photography, the device features a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/2.2 aperture and an LED flash. On the front side, there’s a 5-megapixel selfie camera with the same f/2.2 aperture. Running on Android 8.1 Oreo-based FunTouch OS, the phone is powered by a 3,260mAh battery.

The Vivo Y71i, on the other hand, comes with slightly downgraded specs. It features a 5.99-inch HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio and is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 450 quad-core chipset along with 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage.

As for the optics, the device comes with an 8-megapixel sensor on the back and a 5-megapixel front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling. This one too runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system with the company’s FunTouch OS on top. The device is powered by a 3,360mAh battery, ensuring a full-day usage on a single charge.

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Meanwhile, the company is reportedly scheduled to launch Vivo Y81i in India on 7th December, which is expected to be priced under Rs. 10,000, which roughly converts to $142.

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Recently, Vivo launched the Vivo Y81 smartphone in India. Now, as we reported earlier, the Chinese company is gearing up to soon launch another variant of the phone, dubbed Vivo Y81i.

According to the latest reports, the Vivo Y81i will be launched in India on 7th December and could carry a price tag of under Rs. 10,000, which roughly converts to $144. It will reportedly be available for purchase through leading online stores as well as the majority of offline retailers across the country.

The smartphone is said to feature a 6.22-inch IPS LCD display with a screen resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels and 19:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device will be powered by MediaTek‘s MT6761 processor, coupled with 2GB of RAM. The 6761 chipset seems to be the lower variant of the Helio A22 which carries model number MT6762.

It will pack 16GB of internal storage and will come with a microSD card slot that will enable users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity. As far as the cameras are concerned, the phone will feature a 13MP camera sensor on the back and a 5MP front-facing snapper with AI-based Face Beauty feature.

Connectivity options on the device will feature 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB 2.0, and USB OTG. Running on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own FunTouch OS, the phone will be powered by a 3,260mAh battery and given the specifications, it’s obvious that it won’t support any type of fast charging technology.

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In comparison, the Vivo Y81, which was launched in India a few months ago, features a 6.22-inch HD+ display, MediaTek P22 chipset, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, 13MP rear camera, 5MP front-facing camera, and 3,260mAh battery. It is available for Rs. 12,999, which is roughly $186.

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Few months ago, Vivo had launched the Vivo Y81 smartphone in Asian markets like India and Vietnam. Fresh information shared by 91 Mobiles reveals that the Chinese manufacturer is gearing up to launch its newer variant called Vivo Y81i. The handset is expected to be priced under Rs. 10,000 in India.

The Vivo Y81i is not an entirely new smartphone since it has already gone official in Malaysia in the previous month. The Vivo Y81i is a lower version of the Vivo Y81. It comes with a notched screen and a single rear camera like the Y81 smartphone.

According to the publication, the Vivo Y81i will be featuring a 6.22-inch Full View display that will deliver HD+ resolution. The phone may is expected to deliver a screen-to-body ratio of 88 percent. The MediaTek MT6761 which seems to be a lower version of the Helio A22 (MT6762) is present under the hood of the device.

The SoC will be assisted by 2 GB of RAM. It will include an inbuilt storage of 16 GB. For photography, the handset will be featuring an f/2.2 aperture 5-megapixel selfie camera with AI Face Beauty feature and a rear-mounted 13-megapixel camera. There is no fingerprint scanner on the device, but it carries support for face unlock through the front camera. The handset will be backed by a 3,260mAh battery and it will be weighing 143 grams.

The Vivo Y81i will be loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS that will be overlaid with FunTouh OS 4.0 UI. The phone will feature a Motorbike Mode that will assist users to avoid phone calls while riding a bike. The usual connectivity features such as 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB 2.0, USB OTG and are also available on the Y81i.

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The Vivo Y81 had arrived in India with a price tag of Rs. 12,990 (~$178). The upcoming Y81i phone for India is expected to cost under Rs. 10,000 (~$138). As of this writing, there is no information available on the exact launch date of the Vivo Y81i smartphone, but it is expected to go official in the next few weeks.

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In the previous month, Vivo had launched the Vivo Y81 smartphone in India. The handset had arrived with a pricing of Rs. 12,990 (~$179) and it included 32 GB of inbuilt storage and 3 GB of RAM. In the past week, the pricing of the phone was slashed to Rs. 11,990 (~$165). A Mumbai-based retailer has revealed that the Chinese manufacturer has launched a higher variant of the smartphone with a price tag of Rs. 13,490 (~$185).

The new variant of the Vivo Y81 has an inbuilt storage of 64 GB and 4 GB of RAM. Apart from these changes, its other specs are same as the 32 GB model of Y81.

The Vivo Y81 features a 6.22-inch IPS LCD display that produces HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The notched display supports an aspect ratio of 19:9. The screen is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass. The MediaTek MT6762 chipset clocks at 2.0 GHz. There is a microSD card slot on the phone for additional storage.

The Vivo Y81 has 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup with LED flash on its back panel. For shooting selfies, the Chinese manufacturer has included a 5-megapixel selfie camera inside its notch. The handset is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS and FunTouch OS 4.0. For connectivity, the handset is equipped with features like dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB and 3.5mm audio jack. The handset also features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The color variants of the Vivo Y81 include gold and black.

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The 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM variant of the Vivo Y81 is yet to appear on the online store of Vivo. Probably, the official confirmation on the 64 GB Vivo Y81 will be confirmed by the company in the near future.

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Vivo Y81, which was launched in India last month for a price of Rs. 12,999, has now received a permanent price cut, bringing down the phone’s pricing to Rs. 11,990 (approximately $166).

In India, the phone is available in Gold and Black color options and is up for sale through online as well as offline channels. However, the new pricing is yet to reflect on online retailing platforms.

The Vivo Y81 features a 6.22-inch HD+ IPS display with a screen resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels and a 19:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, it is powered by an octa-core MediaTek MT6762 processor, paired with IMG GE8320 graphics processor.

The device packs 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB. The handset also has a back-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security.

Coming to the camera department, the device comes equipped with a 13-megapixel rear camera sensor with f/2.2 aperture, an LED flash, phase detection autofocus, and live photo mode. On the front side, there’s a 5-megapixel selfie sensor with the same f/2.2 aperture and a screen flash for low-light shots.

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Connectivity options on the phone include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, FM radio, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with FunTouch OS 4.5 and is powered by a 3,260mAh battery.

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Vivo Y81 was launched in Vietnam back in June with an innovative design and a very affordable price tag. Now, it is finally headed to the bigger Indian market, but in a slightly different version. Unlike the model launched in Vietnam which does not feature any biometric sensor, this one has a fingerprint reader on the rear side. The rest of the specs sheet remains the same as the older version, including the tri-borderless display with a notch and its very high screen-to-body ratio.

The screen features a diagonal of 6.22 inches and an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. Under the hood, Vivo Y81 boasts an octa-core Helio P22 chipset by MediaTek, accompanied by 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage expandable with a micro SD up to 256 GB.

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The main camera is a single sensor with a 13 MP resolution and a f/2.2 aperture, while the secondary selfie camera has a 5 MP resolution with a f/2.2 aperture. There is also a good 3260 mAh battery. Vivo Y81 and its fingerprint reader are now available to purchase in India on Flipkart, Amazon India and Vivo official store with a price tag of INR 12,990, which roughly translates into $182/€160 at the actual change.

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BBK subsidiary Vivo has launched the Vivo Y81 for the Vietnamese market with a recommended retail price of VND 4,990,000 (around $261). The Vivo Y81 adopts a design similar to the Y83 which was announced a couple of weeks back as the first Helio P22-powered phone.

The Vivo Y81 features a 6.22-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The display comes with an iPhone X-like notch and a bezel-less design on the front. It also utilises a 19:9 aspect ratio and has Gorilla Glass protection on top. The Y81 is fired up by same MediaTek MT6762 (Helio P22) processor clocked at 2.0GHz. The processor is backed by 3GB of RAM and there is 32GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 256GB via microSD card. It is a dual SIM phone but we can’t say if the second SIM slot also doubles as the SD card slot.

On the camera end, the Vivo Y81 features a 13MP rear camera sensor with f/2.2 aperture and LED flash. At the front, there is 5MP selfie camera with a f/2.2 aperture. The Y81 is fuelled by a 3260mAh battery and it runs FunTouch OS 4.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box. Connectivity options on the Vivo Y81 include 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, single-band Wi-Fi 802.11 (2.4GHz), GPS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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The Y81 is available in Vietnam via FPTShop and is priced at VND 4,990,000 (roughly $261). It comes in Red and Black colours. The Vivo Y81 will likely hit other countries soon as it has received certification in China, Malaysia, Thailand and even Europe.

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