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vivo Y03

Also sold as vivo Y18e

Released Mar 12, 2024Phone

vivo's Y03 is an entry-level 4G phone with a 6.56-inch 90Hz HD+ LCD, the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, a 5000mAh battery with 15W charging, and IP54 dust and splash resistance. It went on sale in March 2024.

Pros

  • 5000mAh battery in a light 185g body
  • 90Hz refresh rate on an entry-level HD+ LCD
  • IP54 dust and splash resistance
  • microSD slot for storage expansion (vivo lists support up to 1TB)

Cons

  • Low 720x1612 resolution and no NFC
  • 15W charging is slow; vivo's own figures show about 139 minutes for a full charge
  • Only 4GB of RAM with eMMC 5.1 storage, and no 5G
  • 13MP main camera is paired with just a 0.08MP auxiliary sensor and a 5MP selfie camera
26.9Inno Score

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance20
Display35.2
Camera20.5
Battery38.8
Features20

Performance uses the published results of the MediaTek Helio G85, because we have no benchmark result for this device itself yet.

Full specifications

Everything we track for the vivo Y03

Display

Screen size
6.56 ″
Panel type
IPS LCD
Resolution
720x1612
Pixel density
269 ppi
Refresh rate
90 Hz

Performance

RAM (max)
4 GB
Storage options
64/128GB
Storage type
eMMC 5.1

Camera

Main camera
13 MP
Main aperture
f/2.2
Front camera
5 MP
OIS
No

Battery

Capacity
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
15 W

Design

Weight
185 g
Thickness
8.4 mm
IP rating
IP54

Connectivity

5G
No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.0
NFC
No
USB
USB-C 2.0
eSIM
No

Software

OS at launch
Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14)

Quick answers

Is the vivo Y03 good in 2026?

The vivo Y03 earns an Inno Score of 26.9/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. vivo's Y03 is an entry-level 4G phone with a 6.56-inch 90Hz HD+ LCD, the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, a 5000mAh battery with 15W charging, and IP54 dust and splash resistance. It went on sale in March 2024.

What are the key specs of the vivo Y03?

Chipset: MediaTek Helio G85 · Screen size: 6.56 ″ · Capacity: 5,000 mAh · Main camera: 13 MP

What are the closest alternatives to the vivo Y03?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are HONOR Play10, itel Zeno 20 Max, Redmi A3 — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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