vivo Y Series lineup is popular for producing value-for-money devices with stylish designs, standard displays, and long-lasting batteries at affordable prices. vivo’s latest budget-friendly phone Y18 hit the Indian market on 3rd May 2024. This phone is now officially available in Bangladesh. Let’s dive deeper into the specifications, pros, cons, and price of vivo Y18. Key Features of the vivo Y18 Design The vivo Y18 uses a standard design with dimensions of 163.6 mm by 75.6 mm by 8.4 mm. Not so bulky, and not so thin, the phone manages to keep a medium body frame making it easy to hold and use. Weighing 185 grams, it feels solid without being too heavy.  The phone has a glass front for a premium look, while the plastic frame and back keep it lightweight. It supports dual SIM cards, allowing you to use two numbers simultaneously. You will find all the buttons on the phone's right side and the sim tray on the left. The vivo Y18 is dust- and splash-resistant with an IP54 rating, providing extra durability for everyday use. Read more: Honor Magic 6 Pro: Is It a Value for Money Smartphone? Display The vivo Y18 features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD with good-quality visuals. With a 90Hz refresh rate, the screen maintains smooth scrolling and responsiveness. So it won’t lag while using apps or playing games. The display can reach up to 840 nits in brightness. So, it can sustain visibility even in the direct sun.  It has a 720 by 1612 pixels resolution, featuring clarity with a 20:9 aspect ratio for a good viewing experience. The screen-to-body ratio is approximately 83.6%, meaning most of the phone's front is dedicated to the display. This large viewing area enhances the experience of watching videos, browsing, and using apps, making the vivo Y18 a pleasure. Performance and Hardware The vivo Y18 runs on Android 14 with Funtouch 14, providing a user-friendly interface and the latest software features. It is powered by the Mediatek Helio G85 chipset, built on a 12 nm process. The CPU is an octa-core setup, consisting of 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 cores for performance tasks and 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 cores for efficiency.  Read more: itel S24 Review: A Budget-friendly Smartphone with 108 MP Camera The GPU is a Mali-G52 MC2, handling graphics and gaming. For memory, the phone includes a dedicated microSDXC card slot for expandable storage, in addition to the internal 64GB storage and 4GB RAM. This combination ensures smooth multitasking and adequate storage for apps, media, and files. Cameras The vivo Y18 comes with a main camera and a selfie camera. The main camera has a 50 MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, which captures wide-angle photos and includes PDAF for fast focusing. There is also a 0.08 MP auxiliary lens with an f/3.0 aperture. The main camera features an LED flash for low-light photography and supports wide-shot panorama mode. It can record video at 1080p at 30 frames per second.  The selfie camera is 8 MP with an f/2.0 aperture, designed for wide-angle shots. It also supports video recording, although specific resolution details are not provided. These camera specifications offer versatile options for both photography and video recording. Read more: OnePlus Nord CE4 Review: A Performance-oriented Mid-range Smartphone Battery and Charging The vivo Y18 has a non-removable 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery, providing enough power for extended use. This battery capacity ensures the phone can handle a full day of typical usage, including calls, browsing, and media consumption, without requiring frequent recharges. It supports 15W wired charging.

With its camera, design, and battery features, the Y series has set a new standard, Global smartphone brand vivo says. Vivo launched some phones with innovative camera qualities in its Y series. Vivo Y33s has a 50MP rear camera, supported by a 2MP bokeh camera and a 2MP super macro camera.  Read Xiaomi Redmi 10c Review: Can this budget phone fulfil users’ needs? The 50MP rear camera sensor offers high-definition photography with pristine clarity irrespective of zoom in or crop.  Vivo Y21T offers an advanced 50MP main camera supported by a super macro camera that focuses as close as 4cm and a bokeh camera that has been optimised to make the background appear natural and smooth.  Also, it has an 8MP super night selfie on the front panel that yields bright and clear images. Read Samsung Galaxy A23 4G: Can it uphold the reputation of ancestors? Vivo Y21T appears elegant and professional. The side-mounted fingerprint scanner allows users to access the device quickly.  Y1s is designed for a strong and comfortable grip along with beautiful 3D curves. Vivo Y15s, Y21T and Y21 are powered by a long-lasting 5000mAh battery. Read Walton Primo S8 Mini: A Budget Friendly Gaming Phone

Vivo's Y series reflects the global brand's in-depth understanding of the habits, preferences, and aspirations of the younger generation. The series has been developed to fulfill the demands of fast-paced consumers including students, working professionals, and young entrepreneurs. Read How vivo leads camera technology in mobile phones Vivo recently launched Y15s in Bangladesh with a 5000mAh battery, smooth side-mounted fingerprint technology, AI dual camera, 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM. The phone is retailing for Tk12,990. Vivo Y21 was brought to the Bangladesh market in September this year, with 5000mAh Battery, 18W fast charge, 4GB+1GB second generation extended RAM. The phone is retailing for Tk14,990. Read Vivo becomes fourth most shipped smartphone brand globally in Q3: Canalys

Global smartphone brand vivo is now offering a variety of budget smartphones that come with all the important features. Recently, vivo built an impressive lineup for ultra-budget-friendly smartphones. According to the brand, the Y series smartphones have become particularly popular among consumers. Three vivo Y series smartphones under Tk15,000 have managed to attract buyers' attention. Also read: VIVO introduces V21 with ‘Perfect Night Selfie System’ Vivo Y1s Y1s retails for Tk8,990 with a combination of 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM. This smartphone comes with a 4030mAh battery. Based on Android 10, Y1s runs on Funtouch OS10.5 that allows the phone to perform smoothly. Also, the phone offers a rich and immersive viewing experience with a 6.22-inch Halo FullView Display. Also read: For youth-connect, Vivo ropes in Bidya Sinha Mim Vivo Y12s Y12s is available for a retail price of Tk11,990. The device comes with a storage capacity of 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM. Running on the Funtouch OS 11, this smartphone features a 5000mAh battery. The phone also has features such as the Face Wake and the Side Fingerprint design equipped with a fingerprint scanner on the power button to unlock the smartphone. Read Top features of vivo Y series Vivo Y20 Y20 (2021) retails for Tk13,990 and comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM that makes gaming a smooth and unhindered experience. The device is supported by a 5000mAh battery. Y20 also features a Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner that enables instant unlocking of the device. Read Vivo iQOO Z6 Review: The Budget Vivo for Camera Enthusiasts

Consumer-centric brand, vivo has brought its Y series smartphones Y50, Y30 and Y20 with 5000mAh batteries this year.