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vivo Y18

vivo Y18

Brand: VIVO
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.56" Inch
  • Camera: 50MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 4-8GB RAM
  • Processor: Helio G85
  • Battery: 5000mAh
  • Launch Date: 2024, May
  • Storage: 64GB/128GB/256GB storage, microSDXC
  • OS: Android 14, Funtouch 14
  • Body: 185g, 8.4mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 18, 19, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G bands HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced 2024, May 06
Status Available. Released 2024, May

Body

Dimensions 163.6 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight 185 g (6.53 oz)
Build Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Ingress Protection IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Display

Type IPS LCD, 90Hz, 840 nits (HBM)
Size 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 14, Funtouch 14
Chipset Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G52 MC2

Memory

Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

Primary Camera 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
0.08 MP, f/3.0 (auxiliary lens)
Features LED flash, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Yes

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio FM radio
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

Type Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging 15W wired

Misc

Colors Mocha Brown, Wave Aqua
Price About 120 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6.6
  • Design 9 / 10
  • Display 6 / 10
  • Camera 7 / 10
  • Auto Focus 7 / 10
  • Image Quality 6 / 10
  • Performance 5 / 10
  • Features 6 / 10
  • Connectivity 7 / 10
  • Call Quality 7 / 10
  • Multimedia 6 / 10
  • Usability 7 / 10
  • Video Quality 5 / 10
  • Battery 8 / 10

PROS

  1. Large 5000mAh battery provides long-lasting, all-day endurance.
  2. 90Hz refresh rate display offers smooth scrolling for a budget phone.
  3. Stylish, modern design with a slim, comfortable grip.
  4. 50MP main camera captures decent, sharp images in good lighting.
  5. IP54 rating provides, necessary splash and dust resistance.
  6. Dedicated microSD card slot allows storage expansion without sacrificing a SIM.
  7. Runs on the latest Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14 out of the box.
  8. Includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for fast, secure unlocking.
  9. Budget-friendly price point makes it accessible for first-time buyers.
  10. The Helio G85 chipset handles basic, everyday tasks comfortably

CONS

  1. MediaTek Helio G85 processor is outdated and struggles with heavy tasks.
  2. Display resolution is limited to 720p (HD+), resulting in lower pixel density.
  3. 15W charging is quite slow, taking a long time to charge the 5000mAh battery.
  4. The 4GB RAM variant can experience slow application loading and lag.
  5. Low-light performance from the camera is average and produces noise.
  6. The device does not support 5G connectivity.
  7. Comes with bloatware, which can clutter the user experience.
  8. The eMMC 5.1 storage type is slow compared to modern UFS storage.
  9. Plastic back panel may feel cheap or scratch easily.
  10. The 0.08MP secondary camera is mostly just for aesthetic, not useful.

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