The Vivo Y81 (3GB RAM) is a slightly better phone, but the Xiaomi Redmi 7 (2GB RAM) is significantly better value for money. Which phone should you buy? Depends on how much your want to spend!
Vivo Y81 (3GB RAM) | Xiaomi Redmi 7 (2GB RAM) | |
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Buy Now | Buy | Buy |
Excellence Score |
19.0 |
18.9 |
Value for Money Score |
51.7 |
62.8 |
Price | ₹ 11,500 onwards | ₹ 7,999 onwards |
Launch Date (India) | Aug, 2018 | Apr, 2019 |
Expected Launch Date | N/A | N/A |
Smartphone OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10 |
Touchscreen | Yes (Capacitive) | Yes (Capacitive) |
Screen Size | 6.22 inches | 6.26 inches |
Screen Resolution | 720x1520 pixels (~ 270 pixels per inch) | 720x1520 pixels (~ 269 pixels per inch) |
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels | Yes | Yes |
Scratch Resistant Display | Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass | Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Display Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
Screen Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Display Features | FullView Display, 2.5D Curved Glass | 2.5D Curved Glass, Sunlight Mode, Reading mode, Color temperature adjustment, Standard mode |
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad | ||
Processor | 2 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
Processor Type | Octa Core | Octa Core |
Processor Name | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 |
GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 506 |
RAM | 3 GB | 2 GB |
3G | Yes | Yes |
4G | Yes | Yes |
5G | ||
VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
WiFi | Yes | Yes |
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling | Yes | Yes |
GPS | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
Connecting Port | microUSB | microUSB |
Primary Camera | 13.0MP | 12MP + 2MP |
Camera Auto-Focus | Yes | Yes |
Camera Flash | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Recording | Yes (Full HD) | Yes (Full HD) |
Other Camera Features | F/2.2 Aperture, HDR, Pro Mode, Portrait Bokeh Mode, AI Face Beauty, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Panorama, Doc Mode, PDAF, Filters, Palm Capture, Voice Control | 12MP: 1.12um Pixel Size; F/2.2 Aperture; PDAF, Portrait Mode, Night Light Enhancement, HDR, Auto HDR, Continuous Shooting, Face Recognition |
Secondary Camera | 5.0MP | 8MP |
Secondary Camera Features | F/2.2 Aperture, Screen Flash, Single Picture, HDR, Face Beauty, Panorama, Filters, Palm Capture, Voice Control, Portrait Bokeh | F/2.0 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size, AI Beautify 4.0, Portrait mode, HDR, Screen flash, Selfie timer, Face recognition, Palm shutter |
Internal Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
Expandable Memory Slot | Yes, up to 256 GB | Yes, up to 512 GB |
Contacts Storage | Unlimited | Unlimited |
SMS Storage | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Music Player | Yes | Yes |
FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
Dual SIM | GSM+GSM | GSM+GSM |
Thickness | 7.8 mm | 8.47 mm |
Weight | 146 gm | 180 gm |
Width | 75.0 mm | 75.6 mm |
Audio Output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
Water Resistant | Yes, Splash resistant | |
Battery Capacity | 3260 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Battery Standby | N/A | N/A |
Battery Standby (3G) | N/A | N/A |
Battery Talktime | N/A | N/A |
Battery Talktime (3G) | N/A | N/A |
Fast Charging Support | ||
Included Fast Charger | ||
Other Battery Parameters | N/A | N/A |
Fingerprint sensor | Yes | Yes |
Other Features | Noise Filtration | Noise Filtration |
2-minute Review [Positives] | N/A |
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2-minute Review [Negatives] | N/A |
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Expert Reviews | N/A |
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User Reviews | ||
Official Website | Official Website » | Official Website » |
Unofficial specs? | N/A | N/A |