Category Breakdown
Camera
Y18i
Main sensor resolution (13 MP)
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Y05
Battery capacity (6,500 mAh)
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Wired charging speed
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AnTuTu benchmark
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Y05
Screen size (6.74")
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Y18i
Total weight (185g)
WinsValue
Y18i
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.6/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Y05 | Y18i |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.74" | 6.56" | |
| 720 × 1,600 | 720 × 1,612 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| 120Hz | 90Hz | |
| 1,200 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Single | Single | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | Accelerometer, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Unisoc T7225 | Unisoc T612 (12 nm) | |
| 4 GB | 4 GB | |
| 128 GB | 64 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 15W | 15W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 209g | 185g | |
| 8.4mm | 8.4mm | |
| Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front | plastic frame | plastic back | |
| No certified water resistance | — | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Maximum battery life
vivo Y05
Its massive 6500mAh battery provides significantly longer usage time between charges.
Best overall value
vivo Y18i
It delivers a better 13MP camera and a lighter, more comfortable form factor.