Vivo Y18

Mobile Review, Overview & Expert Insights

Vivo Y18 was announced in May 2024. Vivo Y18 is powered by Mediatek Helio G85 (12nm), delivering strong performance with AnTuTu score of 262,804 and Geekbench score of 413 / 1,332.

It features a 6.56 Inches Capacitive IPS LCD Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch display, offering clear visuals for videos and apps. The device packs a (Li-ion Non removable), 5000 mAh battery, ensuring dependable all-day endurance. The main camera (Dual Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF+ 0.08 MP, f/3.0 (auxiliary lens), LED Flash) aims to deliver detailed daytime photographs. With a price tag of 38,499 PKR, this phone falls into the mid-range category in Pakistan. This roughly translates to about $136.04 USD.

Pros

  • Large battery capacity for long usage sessions.
  • Competent chipset for daily performance and moderate gaming.

Cons

  • LCD display instead of AMOLED, resulting in lower contrast levels.
  • Some compromises on camera quality or materials are expected at this price point.

Expert opinion

Vivo Y18 runs on Mediatek Helio G85 (12nm), delivering balanced performance for day-to-day usage. Its (Li-ion Non removable), 5000 mAh battery should provide dependable endurance for typical daily use. The Capacitive IPS LCD Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch display contributes to a comfortable viewing experience for media and everyday tasks. Positioned in the mid-range segment, it competes strongly within its class.

Who should buy this phone?

Vivo Y18 is a good choice for users looking for an affordable smartphone for daily tasks such as calling, social media, video streaming, and moderate multitasking while maintaining good battery life.

Key Specifications

Below are the main specifications including processor, battery, display, camera, and storage configuration of this smartphone.

Price: Price:- 38,499
Battery Capacity: (Li-ion Non removable), 5000 m Ah
Os: Android 14 OS
Chipset: Mediatek Helio G85 (12nm)
Ram: 4GB(+4GB Expandable) RAM
Storage: 128GB Built-in
Type: Capacitive IPS LCD Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
Size: 6.56 Inches
Main: Dual Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF+ 0.08 MP, f/3.0 (auxiliary lens), LED Flash
Features: Geo-tagging, Phase detection, Panorama, HDR, Video (1080p@30 fps)

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Antutu
262804
Geekbench
413 / 1332

Price, Colors, Battery

Battery

Battery Capacity: (Li-ion Non removable), 5000 m Ah

Colors

Color swatch for Mocha Brown Color swatch for Wave Aqua
Price:- 38,499
≈ $136.04 USD

Camera

Main Camera

Main: Dual Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF+ 0.08 MP, f/3.0 (auxiliary lens), LED Flash
Features: Geo-tagging, Phase detection, Panorama, HDR, Video (1080p@30 fps)

Selfie Camera

Selfie Camera: 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)

Display

Display specifications covering screen size, panel technology, resolution, and protection features affecting viewing experience and visual clarity.

Type: Capacitive IPS LCD Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
Size: 6.56 Inches
Resolution: 720 x 1612 Pixels (~269 PPI)
Extra Features: 90Hz, 840 nits (HBM)
Dimensions: 163.6 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm
Weight: 185 g

Hardware

Hardware configuration including processor, RAM, internal storage, and performance-related specifications that influence speed and multitasking capability.

Os: Android 14 OS
Chipset: Mediatek Helio G85 (12nm)
Cpu: Octa-core (2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Gpu: Mali-G52 MC2
Clock: 2000 MHz
Cores: 8
Ram: 4GB(+4GB Expandable) RAM
Storage: 128GB Built-in
Storage Type: e MMC 5.1
Cardslot: micro SDXC (dedicated slot, supports up to 1TB)

Features

Connectivity and additional features such as WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS positioning, NFC support, USB connectivity, and built-in sensors.

Wlan: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
Bluetooth: v5.0 with A2DP, LE
Positioning: Yes + AGPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS
Nfc: No
Usb: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Sensors: Accelerometer, Finger Print (Side-mounted), Proximity, Compass
Sim: Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)

Sound

Audio features including loudspeaker performance and headphone jack availability for media and communication usage.

Audiojack: 3.5mm Audio Jack, MP4/H.264 player, MP3/WAV/e AAC+/FLAC player, Speaker Phone

Announcement

General information including technology type, launch timeline, dimensions, and overall device build details.

Network: GPRS, Edge, 3G (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps), 4G (LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps)
Announcement Month: May
Announcement Year: 2024
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