The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Y17s | Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Y17s, if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 8.1 mm
- against 8.4 mm
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE
- against A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker
vivo Y18, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 840 nits
- against 700 nits
- OS Version
- 14
- against 13
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Y17s | Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 222,000 | 222,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 424 | 424 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,322 | 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 | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Y17s | Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Purple, Green, Black | Brown, Cyan, Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 163.6 mm |
| Weight | 186 g | 185 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.8 % Best value | 83.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Splash Resistant | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | Y17s | Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Y17s | Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 700 nits | 840 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px | 1,612 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Y17s | Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Y17s | Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Y17s | Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 1 year |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Y17s | Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B7, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B13, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B26, 3G UMTS B28, 3G UMTS B38, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 3G UMTS B42, 3G UMTS B43, 3G UMTS B48, 3G UMTS B66, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | 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 | Y17s | Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Best value | A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker |
