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Xiaomi Redmi 13C vs Vivo Y18

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Xiaomi Redmi 13C vs Vivo Y18

48 out of 100
Xiaomi Redmi 13C
VS
49 out of 100
Vivo Y18
Xiaomi Redmi 13C
Vivo Y18

Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.74-inch Xiaomi Redmi 13C (with MediaTek Helio G85) that was released on November 10, 2023, against the Vivo Y18, which is powered by the same chip and came out 6 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi 13C
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
Reasons to consider the Vivo Y18
  • Water-resistant body (IP54 classification)
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
  • The phone is 6 months newer

Review

Evaluation of Xiaomi Redmi 13C and Vivo Y18 crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Redmi 13C
vs
Vivo Y18

Display

TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Size6.74 inches6.56 inches
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels720 x 1612 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI260 ppi269 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoNo
Max rated brightness600 nits840 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Tempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio83.7%84%
Display tests
RGB color space94.5% -
PWMNot detected -
Response time37 ms -
Contrast1536:1 -
Peak brightness test (auto)

Design and build

Height168 mm (6.61 inches)163.63 mm (6.44 inches)
Width78 mm (3.07 inches)75.58 mm (2.98 inches)
Thickness8.09 mm (0.32 inches)8.39 mm (0.33 inches)
Weight192 g (6.77 oz)185 g (6.53 oz)
WaterproofNoIP54
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsWhite, Black, Blue, GreenBlue, Brown
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Xiaomi Redmi 13C and Vivo Y18 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85MediaTek Helio G85
Max clock2000 MHz2000 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)8 (2 + 6)
Architecture- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75		- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process12 nanometers12 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsMali-G52 MP2Mali-G52 MP2
GPU shading units4848
GPU clock1000 MHz1000 MHz
FLOPS~96 GFLOPS~96 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Redmi 13C
1198
Vivo Y18+22%
1461
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Redmi 13C
271133
Vivo Y18
270599
CPU7657787116
GPU4204939972
Memory7357268387
UX7893575124
Total score271133270599
Samples[13 tests]Less then 3

Memory

RAM
RAM size4, 6, 8 GB4, 6, 8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock1800 MHz1800 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size64, 128, 256 GB64, 128, 256 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GBUp to 1024 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)Android 14
ROMHyperOS 1.0Funtouch 14
OS size23 GB23 GB

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power18 W15 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (28% in 30 min)Yes (20% in 30 min)
Full charging time2:09 hr2:40 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing09:31 hr -
Watching video15:08 hr -
Gaming04:55 hr -
Standby143 hr -
General battery life

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8160 x 61448192 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationDigitalDigital
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoNo
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Macro: 2 MP
3) Depth
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Depth
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal length28 mm -
SensorSamsung S5KJN1 -
Sensor size1/2.76" -
Pixel size0.64 micron -
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Macro lens
Image resolution2 MP -
Aperturef/2.4 -
StabilizationDigital -

Selfie camera

Megapixels8 megapixels8 megapixels
Image resolution3264 x 2448 -
Aperturef/2.0f/2.0
SensorCMOS -
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationNoNo
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPort - No
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*7 -
5G supportNoNo

Sound

SpeakersMonoMono
Headphone audio jackYesYes
FM radioYesYes
Dolby AtmosNoYes
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryBudgetBudget
AnnouncedNovember 2023May 2024
Release dateNovember 2023May 2024
Launch price$140$110
Sensors - Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Proximity sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedYes, 15 W
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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