Design and Construction
The Y71 looks totally alike its V7+ sibling. It comes with the same slim bezels design with a 6-inch screen, HD Plus resolution, and 18:9 aspect ratio. Above the screen, we have the 5MP front camera, the call speaker, and the sensors.
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Found on the left is the triple card tray with dedicated slots for two nano-SIM cards and a microSD card.
Located at the bottom are the 3.5mm audio port, the microphone, the loudspeaker, and the micro-USB port. The top part, on the other hand, is absent of any ports or keys.
At the back is the 13MP rear camera with LED flash and the Vivo logo. What’s missing is the fingerprint scanner at the back, but makes up for it by having a face unlock feature which we will tackle later on.
In the hands, the Y71 feels lightweight and comfortable to hold thanks to its curved unibody design. Its body is mostly made of plastic but doesn’t feel and look ‘cheap’. The unit we received comes in black color and despite its matte finish, still attracts smudges and fingerprints. The package didn’t come with a jelly case but the unit already has a screen protector installed.
Display and Multimedia
The Y71 is equipped with a 6-inch HD+ IPS display with a resolution of 1440 x 720 which equates to 268ppi. We’re glad that it uses the 18:9 aspect ratio setup and not the notch. Despite its not-so-high resolution, the screen still looks reasonably good, with accurate color reproduction and good viewing angles. It also has an ‘Eye Protection’ feature to avoid eye strain and to aid in night viewing.
Camera
The Y71 has a lone 13MP rear camera, paired with an LED flash and a 5MP selfie shooter. It’s packed with a handful of modes in