Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
vivo Y18
Performance
81.7 ★
53.4
Camera
72.0
76.0 ★
Battery
66.0
86.0 ★
Gaming
75.4 ★
54.3
Overall
77.7 ★
66.1
Value for Money
—
Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
81.7/100
Camera Winner
vivo Y18
76.0/100
Battery Winner
vivo Y18
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
75.4/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
77.7/100
Best Value
vivo Y18
Better Value for Money
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.56"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 840 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1290x2796
720x1612
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
90 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Mali-G52 MC2
RAM
6 GB
4 GB
Storage
128 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Yes
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
4383 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update 4.5W reverse wired
15W wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✗ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time;
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
163.6 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
201g
185g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
Mocha Brown, Wave Aqua
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 14, Funtouch 14
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Pros
- Strong performance
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Slow 15W charging
vivo Y18
Pros
- All-day battery life
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Slow 15W charging
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 15 Plus or vivo Y18?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 15 Plus or vivo Y18?
vivo Y18 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 72.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
vivo Y18 has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 15 Plus is better for gaming with a score of 75.4/100.
Which offers better value for money?
vivo Y18 offers better value at PKR 38,499 with a value score of 3.6.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 15 Plus and vivo Y18?
Apple iPhone 15 Plus costs PKR 384,999 while vivo Y18 costs PKR 38,499. The price difference is PKR 346,500.
More Comparisons
vs
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
vs
vivo Y17s
vs
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
vs
Vivo Y21d
vs
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
vs
Vivo Y05
vs
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
vs
Vivo Y19s
vs
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
vs
vivo Y28
vs
vivo Y18
vs
Apple iPhone 14
vs
vivo Y18
vs
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
vs
vivo Y18
vs
Apple iPhone 17
vs
vivo Y18
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Pro