vivo Y18vsvivo Y02s

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

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vivo Y18
Y18
Processor:MediaTek Helio G85 (MT6769V/CZ)
RAM:4GB
Storage:64GB

Quick Stats

The Vivo Y8's impressive battery life is its standout feature, offering a full day of usage with moderate use.
The Vivo Y18's display is decent for everyday tasks, but lacks impressiveness and sharpness overall.
The Vivo Y8's camera is decent for everyday use but falls short in low-light conditions and depth sensing.
The Vivo Y18's performance is decent for everyday tasks, but struggles with heavy gaming and multitasking.
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vivo Y02s
Y02s
Processor:MediaTek Helio P35 MT6765
RAM:3GB
Storage:32GB

Quick Stats

The Vivo Y02s' impressive 5-day standby time and efficient power management is its standout feature, hands down.
The Vivo Y02s' display is mediocre, lacking vibrance, saturation, and brightness, with poor color accuracy overall.
The Vivo Y02s' camera delivers decent results, with a standout selfie camera, but compromised rear camera performance overall.
The Vivo Y02s' performance is a major letdown, struggling with heavier tasks and demanding apps.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
vivo Y18
2 GHz
vivo Y02s
2.30 GHz

RAM

Winner
vivo Y18
4GB
vivo Y02s
3GB

Storage

Winner
vivo Y18
64GB
vivo Y02s
32GB

Weight

Winner
vivo Y18
185g
vivo Y02s
182g
Specifications Comparison
Specification
vivo vivo Y18
vivo vivo Y02s
Model
MediaTek Helio G85 (MT6769V/CZ)
MediaTek Helio P35 MT6765
CPU
2x Cortex, A75 2.0 GHz + 6x Cortex, A55 1.8 GHz
4x Cortex, A53 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex, A53 1.8 GHz
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
12
14
Frequency
2
2.30
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Arm Mali-G52 MC2 950MHz
PowerVR GE8320
RAM
4
3
Type
LPDDR4X RAM
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
64
32
Type
eMMC 5.1 Storage
UFS Storage 2.2
Fingerprint security
Yes, on the side
Yes, on the side
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Gravity sensor
N/A
Yes
Audio
N/A
N/A
Antutu Score
222000
118000
Antutu Version
Antutu v10
Antutu v9
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 57% of devices
Overall performance better than 50% of devices
Cooling system
No
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

vivo Y18

Strengths

Sleek and stylish design
Good battery life that can last a full day with moderate use
Decent performance for everyday tasks such as browsing, social media, and light gaming
Expandable storage via micro SD card
Solid build quality for a phone in this price range
Supports 10W charging which gets the job done
Facial recognition and fingerprint sensor for quick unlocking

Weaknesses

Display is only HD Plus, not ideal for heavy gaming
Camera performance could be better in low light conditions
Some pre-installed apps that you might not need but can easily uninstall

vivo Y02s

Strengths

The Vivo Y02s boasts a premium-looking design and construction, making it stand out from other budget-friendly phones.
It comes with a USB-C cable, which is a nice addition at this price point.
The phone has a decent amount of performance for a budget phone, handling basic tasks like social media, watching videos, and switching between apps decently.
The 5,000 milliamp hour battery life is impressive, lasting up to 5 days of standby with almost 9 hours of screen on time.
The rear camera produces surprising amount of detail for a phone at this price point, although it suffers from pale colors and lack of HDR.
The front camera fares much better, producing sharp photos and good lighting in indoor conditions.
The Vivo Y02s has a clean and customizable Funtouch OS 12 overlay, which is a surprise addition at this price point.
The phone's design, battery life, and cameras make it a heavy hitter above its weight and price class.

Weaknesses

The phone falls short on performance, with noticeable lags and slowdowns when handling heavier apps or too much multitasking.
Gaming on the Y02s is limited to lighter games at lower settings, with long loading times and noticeable lag during intensive moments.
The rear camera has issues with graininess, especially in low light environments, and lacks a dedicated night mode.
The phone's display has decent viewing angles but washed-out colors, making vibrance and saturation an issue, especially when watching videos.
Some versions of the phone may come with a sizable amount of bloatware that can't be disabled or uninstalled.
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vivo Y18

The Vivo Y18 boasts a sleek and stylish design with a glossy plastic back that looks premium but can be prone to fingerprint smudges. The rounded edges provide comfort in the hand, while the 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD display offers vibrant colors and decent viewing angles. Under the hood, the phone runs on FunTouch OS 12 based on Android 12, with a MediaTek Helio P35 processor paired with 4GB of RAM. While this setup is suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and social media, it may struggle with heavy gaming or multitasking. The dual-camera setup features a 13MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor, delivering good results in well-lit conditions but compromising on low-light performance. The front camera is an 8MP sensor suitable for selfies and video calls. Battery life is one of the Y18's strengths, with a 5,000mAh battery that can easily last a full day with moderate use. Additional features include facial recognition, a fingerprint sensor, and dual-SIM support. Sleek design, good battery life, decent performance for everyday tasks, expandable storage. Display is only HD+, camera performance could be better in low light, not ideal for heavy gaming or photography. Overall, the Vivo Y18 is a solid choice for those seeking a budget-friendly phone with a nice design and good battery life. However, users requiring a device for heavy gaming or photography may want to consider alternative options.

vivo Y02s

The Vivo Y02s is an entry-level smartphone that boasts a 5000mAh battery, premium design, and construction at an affordable price. The phone comes with a USB-C cable, which is a nice addition, but lacks earphones. Design-wise, the Y02s looks like a premium phone, with a boxy shape, flat side panels, and a soft-touch material on the back. The phone's bezel has a ballroom rocker and power button on the right-hand side, a single bottom-firing speaker, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The camera system features a single rear 8MP camera with autofocus and a dual-camera setup, where the second lens is actually a flash disguise. The front camera fares better, producing sharp photos in indoor lighting. Performance-wise, the Y02s has decent performance for a budget phone, handling basic tasks like social media, watching videos, and switching between apps. However, it struggles with heavier apps, multitasking, and gaming, resulting in noticeable lags and slowdowns. The battery life is impressive, lasting up to 5 days of standby time and 9 hours of screen-on time. The phone charges quickly using its stock charging brick, but takes almost three hours to reach full charge. Overall, the Vivo Y02s excels in design and battery departments but falls short on performance. It's a suitable option for those looking for an affordable phone that can handle social media, selfies, and basic tasks, but not much more.

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