vivo Y18 (India) The vivo Y18 (India) is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 5,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2024).
2024 · Lower-mid-range · Android 14 ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 6.56" · 163.6 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Chipset Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
RAM 4GB | 6GB
Storage 128GB | 64GB
Main Camera 50 MP · LED flash
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Long 5,000 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day
✓ 6.56" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗ Entry-level Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
⚠️ Not ideal for
Mobile gaming Heavy multitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
RAM
4GB | 6GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
269 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 840 nits (HBM)
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
Good detail in daylight conditions
🔋 Battery
Capacity
5,000 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
📱 Design & Build
Weight
185g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
163.6 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Build
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
GPS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the vivo Y18 (India) support 5G?› No, the vivo Y18 (India) does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Does the vivo Y18 (India) have NFC?› No, the vivo Y18 (India) does not have NFC.
Does the vivo Y18 (India) support wireless charging?› No, the vivo Y18 (India) charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Does the vivo Y18 (India) support fast charging?› Yes, up to 15W (15W wired).
Is the vivo Y18 (India) waterproof? What is the IP rating?› The vivo Y18 (India) is rated IP54 — IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes).
Does the vivo Y18 (India) have expandable storage?› Yes, the vivo Y18 (India) supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the vivo Y18 (India) support dual SIM?› The vivo Y18 (India) SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the vivo Y18 (India) have a headphone jack?› Yes, the vivo Y18 (India) has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the vivo Y18 (India) have stereo speakers?› Speaker setup: Yes.
What Android version does the vivo Y18 (India) ship with?› The vivo Y18 (India) ships with Android 14, Funtouch 14.
What type of USB port does the vivo Y18 (India) use?› The vivo Y18 (India) uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.
Does the vivo Y18 (India) support Wi-Fi 7?› The vivo Y18 (India) supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band.
Does the vivo Y18 (India) support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The vivo Y18 (India) has 5.0, A2DP, LE.
