vivo iQOO 5 5G vs vivo Y18i
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
vivo iQOO 5 5G
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
vivo Y18i
Faster charging
vivo iQOO 5 5G
Higher-resolution camera
vivo iQOO 5 5G
Better display
vivo iQOO 5 5G
Lighter body
vivo Y18i
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | vivo iQOO 5 5G | vivo Y18i |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.56 | 6.56 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2376 | 1612 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 720 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 90 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 528 |
| PPI | 398 | 269 |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 | 83.6 |
Platform
| Spec | vivo iQOO 5 5G | vivo Y18i |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm + ) | Unisoc T612 |
| Process (nm) | — | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | iQOO UI 1.5 | — |
| OS Version | 10 | 14 |
Memory
| Spec | vivo iQOO 5 5G | vivo Y18i |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | vivo iQOO 5 5G | vivo Y18i |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 2 |
| Lens | — | 0.08 MP, f/3 |
| Telephoto | 13 MP, f/2.5, 50mm, (telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | vivo iQOO 5 5G | vivo Y18i |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | Yes |
| Features | Panorama | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide) | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | vivo iQOO 5 5G | vivo Y18i |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4500 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | — | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 55 | 15 |
Body
| Spec | vivo iQOO 5 5G | vivo Y18i |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back (Gorilla Glass 6) | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 160 | 163.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Weight (g) | 197 | 185 |
| Width (mm) | 75.6 | 75.6 |
Launch
| Spec | vivo iQOO 5 5G | vivo Y18i |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, August 17 | 2024, August 23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, August 24 | Available. Released 2024, August 23 |
Network
| Spec | vivo iQOO 5 5G | vivo Y18i |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | vivo iQOO 5 5G | vivo Y18i |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | — | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | vivo iQOO 5 5G | vivo Y18i |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | vivo iQOO 5 5G | vivo Y18i |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both vivo iQOO 5 5G and vivo Y18i are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
vivo Y18i packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
vivo iQOO 5 5G reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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