The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A30 | Y18e |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.5 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 2.4 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
Cubot A30, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 285,280
- against 222,000
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 700 nits
- against 528 nits
vivo Y18e, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 269 ppi
- against 260 ppi
- Weight
- 185 g
- against 216 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 15 W
- against 10 W
- Body Thickness
- 8.4 mm
- against 9.6 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A30 | Y18e |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T616 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 285,280 Best value | 222,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 424 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,322 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | A30 | Y18e |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Pink, Black | Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 9.6 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.5 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 170.4 mm | 163.6 mm |
| Weight | 216 g | 185 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.3 % | 83.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54 |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | A30 | Y18e |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,100 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 15 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | 52 h 43 min | — |
| Charge cycles | 800 | — |
Display
| Specification | A30 | Y18e |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 700 nits Best value | 528 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ Best value | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,612 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 269 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Mohs Level 6, Secondary Display, IPS LCD, 90Hz | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | A30 | Y18e |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | A30 | Y18e |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A30 | Y18e |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | — | 1 year |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | A30 | Y18e |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Host, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.98 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.84 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A30 | Y18e |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | A30 | Y18e |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | V2350 |
