Calling all cash-conscious texters and chill scrollers! The Vivo Y18 has just dropped, and it's here to be your basic-but-brilliant buddy without demanding a king's ransom. This phone's got all the essentials - texts fly faster than pigeons with jetpacks, and you can browse the web like a sloth on a sugar rush (meaning, slow but steady). Sure, the camera might be more "potato" than "professional," but it'll handle those essential grocery list pics and grainy cat videos in a pinch.
Price: $110
Y18 by Vivo |
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Release Date |
2024, May 3 |
Status |
Available |
OS |
Android 14, FunTouch OS 14 |
Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE |
SIM |
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display Info |
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Screen Size |
6.56 inches, 90Hz |
Type |
IPS LCD, 840 nits (HBM) |
Resolutions |
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio |
PPI |
(269 ppi density) |
Optics |
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Rear Single Camera |
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF |
Flashlight |
LED flash |
Features |
Panorama |
Selfie Camera |
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
Face Unlock |
Yes |
Under the Hood |
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GPU |
Mali-G52 |
CPU |
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
Chipset |
MediaTek Helio G85 |
Memory Configuration |
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RAM |
4GB |
Storage |
64GB / 128GB |
Card Slot |
microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Battery Life |
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Capacity |
5000 mAh |
Type |
Li-Ion |
Removable |
Non-removable |
Fast Charge |
15W |
Wireless Charge |
No |
Craft |
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Colors |
Gem Green and Space Black |
Material |
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
Dimensions |
163.6 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.33 in) |
Weight |
185 grams |
Water Proof |
IP54, dust and splash resistant |
Network Bands |
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4G |
LTE 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 38, 40, 41 |
3G |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
2G |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
Speed |
HSPA, LTE |
Rest of Features |
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GPS |
Yes, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
Radio |
Yes |
USB |
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Bluetooth |
5.0, A2DP, LE |
Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
NFC |
No |
Audio jack |
3.5mm jack |
Sensors |
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Q: Phone that's easy on the wallet?
A: Absolutely! Y18 keeps you connected without needing a small loan.
Q: Texts fly like pigeons with jetpacks? (Maybe a bit much...)
A: More like speedy pigeons. Texts zip through, keeping you connected.
Q: Web browsing like a sloth on sugar rush?
A: Yep, steady browsing without the need for cheetah-like reflexes.
Q: Camera more "potato" than pro?
A: You got it. Good for basic pics, but not gonna win any photography contests.
Q: Perfect for staying connected, minus the social media drama?
A: For sure. Y18 is your reliable companion for calls, texts, and casual browsing.
Q: Not gonna make your friends jealous?
A: Nah. But it gets the job done without breaking the bank.
$700