Category Breakdown
vivo iQOO U3x Standard
vivo Y18i
Performance
79.372.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.576.0
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.983.2
Connectivity
58.855.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.052.0
Summary
- The vivo iQOO U3x Standard features a 6.51-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate, while the vivo Y18i offers a slightly larger 6.56-inch IPS LCD with a higher 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the U3x is powered by the Mediatek Helio G80 chipset, providing a more robust processing capability compared to the Unisoc T612 in the Y18i.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Y18i includes an auxiliary lens, albeit with a lower resolution selfie camera at 5 MP versus the 8 MP on the U3x.
- Both devices are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, but the U3x supports faster 18W charging compared to the 15W of the Y18i.
- The U3x runs on Android 11 with OriginOS, while the Y18i operates on the more recent Android 14 with Funtouch 14, offering a potentially more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo iQOO U3x Standard
vivo Y18i
General
Release Date
2021, June 07
2024, August 23
Announced
2021, June 07
2024, August 23
Description
Also known as Vivo iQOO U3x Standard Edition, Vivo iQOO U3x 4G
N/A
Display
Size
6.51"
6.56"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 528 nits (HBM)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
Unisoc T612 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G57 MP1
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF0.08 MP, f/3.0 (auxiliary lens)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/1.8, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.4 x 76.3 x 8.4 mm (6.47 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
163.6 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
191.4 g
185 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, Silver
Space Black, Gem Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.69 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO
Android 14, Funtouch 14
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

