
UAE Price
AED 950
India Price
₹12,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2024
The vivo Y18e 128GB is Vivo's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 950 in the UAE and ₹12,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The vivo Y18e 128GB excels with its 5000mAh battery delivering all-day endurance and a 90Hz IPS LCD display offering smoother scrolling than most budget phones. The 15W wired charging, while slow, is reliable for overnight top-ups. It targets users who prioritize battery life over speed—like delivery riders, shift workers, or students in areas with unstable power—needing a phone that lasts 18+ hours on light use. Its weakness is the 5MP main camera: low-light shots are noisy, and detail capture is poor beyond 2 meters. The Helio G85 struggles with multitasking, and the 720p resolution makes text appear soft on the 6.56-inch screen. In UAE at AED 950, it’s competitive because no other phone under AED 1000 offers a 5000mAh battery and 90Hz display. In India at ₹12999, it’s overpriced—real alternatives like the Redmi 12 offer 50MP cameras and 4G LTE at ₹11999. Skip if you need decent photos or faster charging.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 15W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Video | Yes |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 528 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) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Space Black, Gem Green |
| Models | V2350 |
| SAR | 0.98 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body) |
| Announced | 2024, April 29 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, May |
| 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 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Y18e.
It remains a solid budget option in 2026 for users needing basic daily performance and long-term software support. Its low price and reliable build make it a value pick if you don't need high-end features.
The vivo Y18e 128GB is priced at AED 950 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The vivo Y18e 128GB is priced at ₹12999 in India. It is readily available on official vivo channels and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The camera delivers decent daylight photos with accurate colors and quick shutter response. Low-light performance is average, suitable for casual snaps but not for detailed night photography.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including social media, calls, and browsing. It handles light to medium usage without needing a midday charge.
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