The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Y18i | Y03 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Y18i, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 528 nits
- against 500 nits
vivo Y03, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Y18i | Y03 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc Tiger T612 / T7225 | 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 | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 222,000 | 222,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 424 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,322 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU 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 | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Y18i | Y03 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green | Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Body Height | 163.6 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 185 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.6 % Best value | 83.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | Y18i | Y03 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Y18i | Y03 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 528 nits Best value | 500 nits |
| 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, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, IPS LCD | Water Drop Notch, 90Hz, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Y18i | Y03 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Y18i | Y03 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Y18i | Y03 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 1 year | 1 year |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Y18i | Y03 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, 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, 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, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, FM Radio, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.69 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.69 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Y18i | Y03 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Y18i | Y03 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2414 | V2332 |
