
UAE Price
AED 950
India Price
₹9,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2024
The vivo Y18i 128GB is Vivo's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Unisoc T612 (12 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 950 in the UAE and ₹9,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The vivo Y18i 128GB excels with its 5000mAh battery delivering multi-day use on a single charge, a 90Hz IPS LCD screen offering smoother scrolling than most budget phones, and 15W wired charging that replenishes reliably without overheating. It’s built for users who prioritize battery endurance over speed—like delivery riders, rural teachers, or elderly family members needing a dependable, simple device. Its weakness is the Unisoc T612 chipset, which struggles with multitasking and modern apps, causing noticeable lag when switching between apps or loading social media feeds. The 5MP main camera produces soft, noisy images in low light, and the lack of NFC limits digital payments. In UAE at AED 950, it’s competitive because rivals like the Redmi 12 offer similar battery life but with better processors. In India at ₹9999, it’s overpriced: the Redmi 12C and Realme C55 deliver faster chips and better cameras at the same cost. Skip if you need responsive performance.
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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 |
| Colors | Space Black, Gem Green |
| Models | V2414 |
| SAR | 0.69 W/kg (head) |
| Price | About 90 EUR |
| Announced | 2024, August 23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, August 23 |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 |
| Chipset | Unisoc T612 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Y18i.
It may still be worth buying if you need a budget-friendly phone for basic tasks like calls, messaging, and light apps. However, newer models will likely offer better performance and software support by then.
The vivo Y18i 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 Y18i 128GB is priced at ₹9999 in India. It can be purchased from official vivo stores and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The camera delivers decent photos in good lighting with accurate colors and quick capture speed. Low-light performance is basic but acceptable for casual snapshots.
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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