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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 31 May 2024 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa core (2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6769 Helio G85 (12 nm) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v14 |
| Fabrication | 12 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | Funtouch 14 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | Extended RAM 3.0 (+6GB), Multi-Turbo 5.5, Ultra Game Mode |
| Display | |
| Notch | Waterdrop notch |
| Features | 6.56" 90Hz Sunlight Display, 840 nits High Brightness Mode (HBM), Eye Protection Mode, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified, 16M colors |
| Brightness | 840 nits (HBM) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 px (HD+) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 6.56 inches (16.66 cm, 103.4 cm²) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom up to 10x |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | 50MP (f/1.8, wide, PDAF) + 0.08MP (f/3.0, auxiliary lens) |
| Aperture | f/1.8 (wide), f/3.0 (auxiliary) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets |
| Autofocus | Yes (Phase Detection Autofocus / PDAF) |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Flash | Screen Flash / Aura Screen Light |
| Sensor | 8MP (f/2.0, wide) |
| Aperture | f/2.0 |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 8 MP, f/2.0, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, textured composite plastic back |
| Width | 75.58 mm |
| Colors | Mocha Brown, Wave Aqua, Space Black, Gem Green |
| Height | 163.63 mm |
| Weight | 185 grams |
| IP Rating | IP54 (Dust & Splash Resistant) |
| Thickness | 8.39 mm |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| USB Type | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Quick Charging | Fast, 15W wired charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes (Reverse wired charging) |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (Dedicated 3-card slot) |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Up to 1 TB |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | No |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging, USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | Virtual Gyroscope |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps playback, MP4, MKV, AVI, 3GP |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Features | 3.5mm headphone jack, Dedicated mic for noise cancellation, Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| More | |
| Made By | China / Bangladesh |
| Features | MediaTek MT6769 Helio G85 (12nm) Octa-Core Processor with Mali-G52 MC2 GPU, 6.56" 90Hz HD+ Sunlight Display (840 nits HBM), 50MP Ultra-Clear Dual AI Rear Camera, 5000 mAh High-Capacity Battery with 15W Charging, IP54 Certified (IP5X Dust / IPX4 Water Splash Resistance), Side-Mounted Capacitive Fingerprint Scanner, Dedicated 3-Card Slot, 3.5mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Funtouch 14 based on Android 14 |
The Vivo Y18 delivers bright 90Hz visuals, ultra-clear 50MP imaging, and rugged weather resistance to Bangladesh's budget-conscious smartphone market. Built with a clean 2.5D flat-edge frame measuring 163.63 x 75.58 x 8.39 mm and weighing an easy-to-carry 185 grams, the smartphone showcases dynamic light-refracting ripple textures on Wave Aqua alongside sophisticated Mocha Brown, Space Black, and Gem Green finishes, protected by certified IP54 dust and splash resistance. Dominating the front is an expansive 6.56-inch HD+ (720 x 1612 pixels) IPS LCD waterdrop display boasting an 84.01% screen-to-body ratio, a fluid 90Hz refresh rate, 269 ppi pixel density, up to 840 nits peak brightness in High Brightness Mode (HBM), and Corning Gorilla Glass protection, accompanied by an integrated Eye Protection mode certified by TÜV Rheinland for low blue light emissions. Under the hood, it is powered by MediaTek's reliable 12nm Helio G85 octa-core processor (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) alongside an ARM Mali-G52 MC2 GPU, coupled with up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM (supported by Extended RAM 3.0 virtual memory adding up to +6GB) and 128GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage, expandable up to 1TB via a dedicated microSDXC card slot. Mobile photography is driven by an AI dual rear camera array headlined by a high-resolution 50MP primary sensor (f/1.8) with PDAF and a 0.08MP auxiliary lens for depth-assisted portraiture, accompanied by an 8MP front selfie camera with Super Night Selfie and AI Face Beauty algorithms. Powered by a heavy-duty 5000 mAh battery with 15W charging and reverse wired charging capability over USB Type-C, a rapid side-mounted physical fingerprint scanner, a dedicated 3-card tray, a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual-band Wi-Fi 5, FM Radio, and Funtouch 14 based on Android 14 out of the box, the Vivo Y18 stands out as a well-rounded and durable daily driver.
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 269 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with waterdrop notch |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 84.01 % |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera + 0.08 MP, f/3.0, Auxiliary Lens |
| Camera Setup | Dual |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Super Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Panorama, Live Photo, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse, Pro Mode |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Super Night Algorithm, Bokeh Flare Portrait |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels |
| Camera Setup |
| Single Camera Setup (Waterdrop notch) |
| Camera Features | Super Night Selfie, AI Face Beauty, Screen Flash, Selfie HDR, Front Portrait Mode |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Ruggedness |
| Dust proof (IP5X), splash resistant (IPX4), Corning Gorilla Glass front protection, scratch-resistant surface |
| Waterproof | Splash proof |
| SpecialDesign | 2.5D flat-frame profile with dual-ring camera layout, wave ripple magnetic particle textures (Wave Aqua), and lightweight 185g body |
| VoLTE |
| Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dedicated 3-card tray) |
| Bluetooth | v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| SAR Value | Head: 0.98 W/kg, Body: 0.84 W/kg |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Type |
| Capacitive touch sensor |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Side-mounted |





