Vivo Y18 (India)

Display6.56" 720 x 1612 pixels
ChipsetMediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
Main camera50MP
Battery5000 mAh
Y18 (India) product photo
5.6GoSolo score
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Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41
Speed
HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced
2024, May 03
Status
Available

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
Durability
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
Type
eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

Modules
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens
Features
LED flash, panorama
Video
1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Features
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
No
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
Space Black, Gem Green
Models
V2333, V2345
SAR
0.98 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body)
GoSolo Read / what it means6 takeaways
performance
Helio G85, Mali-G52 GPUThis chipset runs light mobile games (Candy Crush, PUBG Mobile lowest settings) smoothly, but demanding titles or high frame rates will force you to drop settings or accept frame drops.
battery
5000 mAh, about 1.5 days light useWith moderate texting, calls, and social media, you'll recharge every day or two; heavy gaming or video streaming will drain it in a single day.
charging
15W wired, roughly 60–90 minutes to fullFrom empty to 100% takes over an hour, so plan to charge overnight or leave the phone plugged in before leaving home.
display
6.56″ 90Hz, 840 nits peak brightnessThe 90Hz refresh makes scrolling feel smoother than a 60Hz screen; 840 nits peak means you can read it in direct sunlight, though the 720p resolution means text and small details are slightly softer than a sharper screen.
camera
50MP main, f/1.8, PDAF, 1080p videoThe 50MP sensor and fast f/1.8 lens capture decent detail and handle low light better than older entry-level phones; video maxes out at 1080p/30fps, which is adequate for social media clips but not for high-motion or low-light recording.
durability
IP54, glass front, plastic back and frameIP54 protects against dust and splashes from any angle, but not submersion; the glass screen will crack if dropped, and the plastic rear and frame will scratch with daily carry.
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