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vivo Y18

Released May 3, 2024Phone

vivo's Y18 is a 4G budget phone launched in India with a 6.56-inch 90Hz HD+ LCD, the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, a 50MP main camera and a 5000mAh battery with 15W wired charging. It has IP54 splash resistance, a 3.5mm jack and microSD expansion. The same-named global model offers up to 8GB of RAM.

Pros

  • Large 5000mAh battery for a budget phone
  • 90Hz display with an 840-nit high brightness mode for outdoor visibility
  • IP54 dust and splash resistance
  • 3.5mm headphone jack and a microSD slot supporting up to 1TB

Cons

  • 4G only, with no 5G support
  • HD+ (720x1612) LCD, and only 4GB of RAM with eMMC 5.1 storage on the India model
  • 15W charging, and no charger is included in the box
  • No NFC, and video recording tops out at 1080p at 30fps
27.8Inno Score

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance20
Display31
Camera29
Battery38.8
Features20

Full specifications

Everything we track for the vivo Y18

Display

Screen size
6.56 ″
Panel type
IPS LCD
Resolution
720x1612
Pixel density
269 ppi
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Peak brightness
840 nits
Screen-to-body
83.6 %

Performance

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

Camera

Main camera
50 MP
Main aperture
f/1.8
Max video
1080p@30fps
Front camera
8 MP
OIS
No

Battery

Capacity
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
15 W

Design

Weight
185 g
Thickness
8.4 mm
IP rating
IP54
Frame material
Plastic

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)

Audio

3.5mm jack
Yes

Quick answers

Is the vivo Y18 good in 2026?

The vivo Y18 earns an Inno Score of 27.8/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. vivo's Y18 is a 4G budget phone launched in India with a 6.56-inch 90Hz HD+ LCD, the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, a 50MP main camera and a 5000mAh battery with 15W wired charging. It has IP54 splash resistance, a 3.5mm jack and microSD expansion. The same-named global model offers up to 8GB of RAM.

What are the key specs of the vivo Y18?

Chipset: MediaTek Helio G85 · Screen size: 6.56 ″ · Capacity: 5,000 mAh · Main camera: 50 MP

What are the closest alternatives to the vivo Y18?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Redmi 17C (China), Samsung Galaxy A51, Moto G04 — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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