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vivo Y18 (4GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.56 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 0.08 MP

vivo Y18 (4GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.5/10

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

90%

5.2

Technical score

10%

7.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 95% of smartphones
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 88%
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

25%

4.3

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.2

Camera

15%

4.6

Display

15%

5.8

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

5.8

Connectivity

4%

2.9

Audio

3%

6.3

Design

â–¼Worse than 95%
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 75%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone vivo Y18 (4GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

25%

4.3

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.2

Camera

15%

4.6

Display

15%

5.8

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

5.8

Connectivity

4%

2.9

Audio

3%

6.3

Design

5.2
User score
User score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

7.8
Popularity
Popularity
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 59% of models
Popularity:
vivo Y18 (4GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 6.5 points, which is higher than 59.1% of smartphones.
6.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.8
Brand name
vivo
Processor model
MediaTek Helio G85
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Helio G85 processor model which is slower than processors in 89.8% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1.5% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 14% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 84.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.3% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
This smartphone runs Android version Android 14 which is newer than that found in 49.5% of smartphones and equal to that in 21% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 0.08 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 0.08 MP which is lower than that of 70.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.1% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/3.0
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/3.0 which is narrower than that of 70.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
20.5 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 20.5 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 76.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.64 µm which is smaller than in 75.1% of smartphones and equal to the size in 18.6% of smartphones.
1.28 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.56 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.56 inches which is smaller than the screens of 72.3% of smartphones and equal to those of 3.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
720x 1612 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 720x1612 px which is lower than that of 78.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.3% of smartphones.
Pixel density
269 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 269 ppi which is lower than that of 80.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.4% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
15 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 15 W which is slower than in 87.7% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 5.9% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
163.6 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm which is shorter than 48.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.3% of smartphones.
Width
75.6 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75.6 mm which is narrower than 57.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.9% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.4 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.4 mm which is thicker than 55.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.6% of smartphones.
Weight
185 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 185 g which is lighter than 78.3% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 2.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
97,800 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 97,800 cm³ which is smaller than 46.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 5% of smartphones.
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vivo Y18 (4GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 5.3% faster GPU clock
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1,000 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,000 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 2.74x cheaper
    vivo Y18 (4GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£95 vs £260).
    £95 vs £260
  • 5.7% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (185 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    185 g vs 196.2 g
  • 2.74x cheaper
    vivo Y18 (4GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£95 vs £260).
    £95 vs £260
  • 5.3% faster GPU clock
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1,000 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,000 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 5.7% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (185 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    185 g vs 196.2 g
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G85 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G85 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/3 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/3.0 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 7.6% worse value for money
    vivo Y18 (4GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.81 vs 7.3).
    6.81 vs 7.34
  • 2.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    vivo Y18
    the average smartphone
    vivo Y18 (4GB + 128GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (7.82 vs 8).
    7.82 vs 8
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G85 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G85 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 33.9% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (7,130 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    7,130 vs 10,783
  • 55.5% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (419 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    419 vs 942
  • 75% less L3 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (1,024 KB vs 4,096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4,096 KB.
    1,024 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 16.7% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 34.5% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1,800 MHz vs 2,750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2,750 MHz.
    1,800 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 47.8% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,322 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,322 vs 2,533
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 68.8% less L2 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (320 KB vs 1,024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1,024 KB.
    320 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 47.6% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (13.4 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    13.41 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 81.3% fewer shader units
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (48 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    48 vs 256
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/3 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/3.0 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 35.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • 0.16 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.28 binned
    0.64 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (50 MP & 0.08 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    50 MP & 0.08 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • No NFC
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.1% of smartphones feature NFC.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5 vs 5.2
  • No gyroscope
    This smartphone does not have a gyroscope, the average smartphone does. 84.4% of smartphones feature a gyroscope.
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 31.9% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (269 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    269 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (720x1612 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    720x1612 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 62.5% lower touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a lower touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average smartphone has a sampling rate of 240 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 0.11 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.56 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 160 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (840 nits vs 1,000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1,000 nits.
    840 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 54.5% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (15 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    15 W vs 33 W
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • Lower IP rating
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP54 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP54 vs IP67

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
TechReviewBD
≈ estimated
18/09/2024
Hands-on review · design, display, camera and battery
Verdict
vivo Y18 is a solid everyday phone, but it is weak for heavy gaming or photography.
7.0
Tech Reason
≈ estimated
10/06/2024
Unboxing and quick review · first setup and camera samples
Verdict
vivo Y18 is decent for the price, with a bright screen and fast fingerprint sensor, but its selfie camera is weak.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about vivo Y18 (4GB + 128GB)

  • Reliable 5000mAh battery life that typically lasts a full day of moderate use
  • Smooth 90Hz refresh rate on a bright 6.56-inch display for better scrolling
  • Attractive, slim design with a premium feel and IP54 dust/water resistance
  • Decent performance for everyday tasks and light gaming using the Helio G85 chipset
  • Impressive 50MP main camera quality for its budget price point

What customers don't like about vivo Y18 (4GB + 128GB)

  • Lacks 5G connectivity, supporting only 4G networks
  • Relatively slow 15W charging speed compared to competitors
  • Average low-light camera performance with some noise in dark settings
  • Lower 720p HD+ resolution instead of Full HD
  • Significant pre-installed software (bloatware) and some reported lag on the 4GB RAM variant

Verdict

The vivo Y18 with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage is a budget-oriented 4G smartphone powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 octa-core processor and runs on Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14. Key characteristics include a 6.56-inch LCD display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate and 840 nits peak brightness, and a large 5000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging. For optics, it features a 50MP main rear camera accompanied by a 0.08MP auxiliary lens and an 8MP front camera. A main pro is its solid battery life for all-day use and an IP54 rating for basic dust and splash resistance. Potential cons include average low-light camera performance, the slower 15W charging speed compared to other standards, and the absence of 5G support.

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