Entry-level · 2018
vivo Y81i
Our Take
CPU benches behind recent entry-level phones like the Samsung Galaxy A04e
A basic entry-level phone — watch out for a smaller battery and an HD+ display.
Watch out
Smaller battery (3260mAh), HD+ display, not Full HD
Skip if
You watch a lot of video or play demanding games
Full specifications
Display
6.22″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1520 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Display
6.22″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1520 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Performance
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm) · 4-core 2.0 GHz · PowerVR GE8320
Basic CPU
Performance
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm) · 4-core 2.0 GHz · PowerVR GE8320
Basic CPU
Best for messaging, calls, and light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.
Camera
13 MP f/2.2 main · 5 MP selfie
Camera
13 MP f/2.2 main · 5 MP selfieA standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
13 MP f/2.2
Front camera
5 MP f/2.2
Slow motion
No, 30 fps
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
Battery
3260 mAh
Plan to charge daily
Battery
3260 mAh
Plan to charge daily
Memory
2 GB RAM · 16 GB · expandable
Tight
Memory
2 GB RAM · 16 GB · expandable
Tight
Connectivity
4G LTE · Wi-Fi 4
Connectivity
4G LTE · Wi-Fi 4
Build & Design
143 g · 7.8 mm
Build & Design
143 g · 7.8 mmHeight
155.1 mm
Width
75.0 mm
Thickness
7.8 mm
Weight
143 g
Sensors
Accelerometer · proximity · compass
Sensors
Accelerometer · proximity · compassSensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Specifications sourced from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
Quick reads against a few phones in the same price tier. Tap any one for the deep comparison.
vs
Apple iPhone XS
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
23% larger battery capacity
3,260 mAh vs 2,658 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs OLED panel · 720 × 1520 vs 1125 × 2436 resolution · Tradeoff: 6.22″ vs 5.8″ screen
Lower benchmark score
55k vs 691k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs Mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
vs
Samsung Galaxy S9
Loses on most
5 losses
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs Super AMOLED panel · 720 × 1520 vs 1440 × 2960 resolution · Tradeoff: 6.22″ vs 5.8″ screen
Lower benchmark score
55k vs 416k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs Lower mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection
Where to buy
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