Verdict: A missed opportunity?

One of the biggest criticisms of the V7+ last year was its pricing, where its original SRP of 17,990 placed it in a tough battle against rivals sporting similar or better specs while having a lower price. Don’t get us wrong: The V7+ was a good device during its time. If it wasn’t for the price hurdle, the V7+ could have performed well, sales-wise.

The same goes for the Y71. At a hair under Php 9000, the Y71 is a viable offering in the budget mid-range segment. However, with the sub-10k market becoming competitive as well, the Y71 will face a tough battle as well. Given its similarities to the V7+, the Y71 could have been easily marketed last year as a “lite” version of the V7+ instead of the smaller V7.

If it was released late last year together with the V7+, the Y71 could have been a big seller in the sub-10k segment. However, it is not yet too late for Vivo as they still have a chance to own the sub-10K segment with the Y71’s competitive price.