The Vivo Y18 is a sleek and powerful smartphone designed for modern users who demand both style and performance. Released on June 5, 2024, this device boasts a range of impressive features packed into a slim and lightweight body.
General
- Device Type: Smart Phone
- Model: Vivo Y18
- Released: June 5, 2024
Design
The Vivo Y18 has a sophisticated design with dimensions of 163.6 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm and a weight of just 185 grams, making it comfortable to hold and use. It is available in two elegant colors, Mocha Brown and Wave Aqua, and features an IP54 rating, offering dust and splash resistance.
Network
- 2G Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 for both SIM1 and SIM2
- 3G Network: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
- 4G Network: LTE band 1(2100), 5(850), 8(900), 40(2300)
- SIM: Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
Display
The Vivo Y18 features a 6.6-inch capacitive IPS LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, delivering clear and vibrant visuals. The display supports 16 million colors, multitouch, a 90Hz refresh rate, and up to 840 nits brightness in High Brightness Mode (HBM).
Software
Running on the latest Android 14 OS with the FuntouchOS 14 user interface, the Vivo Y18 provides a smooth and user-friendly experience with a range of customization options.
Hardware
Under the hood, the Vivo Y18 is powered by a Mediatek Helio G85 chipset built on a 12nm process, featuring an octa-core CPU with 2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. The Mali-G52 MC2 GPU ensures smooth graphics performance. The device comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, expandable up to 1TB via a dedicated microSDXC slot.
Media
For entertainment, the Vivo Y18 supports a 3.5mm audio jack, MP4/H.264 video playback, MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC audio playback, and a speaker phone. Additionally, it has an FM radio for tuning into local stations.
Camera
The Vivo Y18 is equipped with a dual rear camera setup, featuring a 50 MP wide lens with f/1.8 aperture and PDAF, and a 0.08 MP auxiliary lens with f/3.0 aperture and LED flash. The camera supports geo-tagging, phase detection, panorama, HDR, and can record video at 1080p@30fps. The front camera is an 8 MP wide lens with f/2.0 aperture, perfect for selfies and video calls.
Connectivity
- Bluetooth: v5.0 with A2DP, LE
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, 2.4GHz/5GHz
- USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
- GPS: Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS
- NFC: No
- Data: GPRS, Edge, 3G (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps), 4G (LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps)
Battery
The device is powered by a robust 5000 mAh Li-ion non-removable battery, ensuring long-lasting performance throughout the day.
Performance
In terms of performance, the Vivo Y18 scores 222,000 on the AnTuTu benchmark, making it a reliable performer for everyday tasks and gaming. It supports PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty: Mobile at 60 fps, providing a smooth and immersive gaming experience.
