Vivo Y81 4G Phablet Global Version
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Vivo Y81 4G Phablet Global Version Review

Vivo Y81 Review~ Vivo has been at the forefront of the handheld market. Thereafter, they’ve slowly but surely taken it over into the mainstream with their flagship phones. However, there’s no doubt that their cost-effective products really do compete with even the Galaxy S9. Last year, I had the Vivo V7 and V7 Pro both from the Kenyan market. This is the first phone that I’ve really been impressed by. The camera app is a decent one, and it has even scored a mention among my best reviews of a smartphone. If you’re considering getting a Vivo, you’re better off using the current version that is the Vivo V8.

Features

Like any other XR cameras, the Vivo Y81 has a Portrait mode, which can be set to either 8MP or Full HD. It’s a bit on the fippy side, but it gives you a bit more zoom than the v7’s Portrait mode. The Portrait mode does have some drawbacks, so be aware when setting it. The images are sharp, but you’re unlikely to be able to compensate for this with a dual-camera setup.

XR is by no means new to the camera market. In fact, the v7 Pro has a Portrait mode for both Sony and Fuji cameras, and the Vivo V7 has a Portrait mode for both Sony cameras.

What’s more, the Vivo V7 and V7 Pro have a very similar design, which means that the camera is easily distinguishable from each other.

Build Quality

Like the Samsung Galaxy S9, the XR has a nicely finished and textured finish that gives it an overall premium feel. The screen is a 0.7 inch, so that’s 5.7 inches wide and 2.3 inches tall.

At the bottom of the phone, we have a USB Type-C port, a microphone hole, a speaker and a headphone jack. The only other area that is not home to the camera is at the top of the phone where the speaker, the audio jack and the micro USB slot are.

The camera app is a relatively quick and easy to use app. It’s very simple and well thought out. With the proper software, you’re sure that the images will be sharp and it’s quick to use as the main menu lets you tap on the icon to access features such as HDR, Panorama and more.

The phone comes in a selection of different options and you can swap between the three on the camera app.

There’s no SD card slot here, so that means you’ll need to buy one from an authorized dealer. There’s also no USB-C, so you’ll need a Lightning cable to connect your phone to the power grid.

One thing that really gets me is the inclusion of a Quick Charge 3.0 spec adapter from XIAOMI.

Performance

Like the HTC 10, the XR has a very well-built camera app. It is very well designed and delivers high quality images.

You can instantly see that there’s plenty of detail and there’s plenty of colour to suit. However, it’s important to point out that the camera app is very easy to use. If you’re not using the XR5S for camera access, it’s best to go for the Vivo V7 Pro