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Apple iPhone Air vs vivo Y18

The vivo Y18 is a mid-range phone at Rs. 38,499, while the Apple iPhone Air is a flagship device at Rs. 479,999 — a price difference of Rs. 441,500.

  • 5G vs 4G connectivity
  • 5,000mAh vs 3,149mAh battery
  • 120Hz vs 90Hz display
  • 12GB vs 4GB RAM
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Apple iPhone Air

Apple iPhone Air

12GB / 256GB
Rs. 479,999
Price in Pakistan
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vivo Y18

vivo Y18

4GB / 128GB
Rs. 38,499
Price in Pakistan
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Overall WinnerApple iPhone AirWins 3 out of 4 categories
Quick Verdict
  • 🎮Choose Apple iPhone Air if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
  • 📷Choose Apple iPhone Air if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
  • 🔋Choose vivo Y18 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
  • 💰Choose vivo Y18 if you want the best value for your money.
  • Choose Apple iPhone Air if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.

Score Comparison

Based on MobileDaam rating system
Category
Apple iPhone Air
vivo Y18
Performance
96.5
53.4
Camera
80.0
76.0
Battery
40.0
86.0
Gaming
96.5
54.3
Overall
81.6
66.1
Value for Money
Best Value ★

Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.

PerformanceApple iPhone Air
Apple iPhone Air
96.5
vivo Y18
53.4
CameraApple iPhone Air
Apple iPhone Air
80.0
vivo Y18
76.0
Batteryvivo Y18
Apple iPhone Air
40.0
vivo Y18
86.0
GamingApple iPhone Air
Apple iPhone Air
96.5
vivo Y18
54.3
OverallApple iPhone Air
Apple iPhone Air
81.6
vivo Y18
66.1
Value for Moneyvivo Y18
Apple iPhone Air
Lower Value
vivo Y18
Best Value
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone Air
Apple iPhone Air
96.5/100
Camera Winner
Apple iPhone Air
Apple iPhone Air
80.0/100
Battery Winner
vivo Y18
vivo Y18
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone Air
Apple iPhone Air
96.5/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone Air
Apple iPhone Air
81.6/100
Best Value
vivo Y18
vivo Y18
Better Value for Money

At a Glance

Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone Air
📷 Camera
🏆 Apple iPhone Air
🔋 Battery
🏆 vivo Y18
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone Air
💰 Value
🏆 vivo Y18
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.50"
6.56"
Display Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 840 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1260x2736
720x1612
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
90 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Mali-G52 MC2
RAM
12 GB
4 GB
Storage
256 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens
Selfie Camera
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
Yes
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3149 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 20 wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
15W wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✗ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm (6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22 in)
163.6 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
165g
185g
Build Material
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), titanium frame (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue
Mocha Brown, Wave Aqua
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 14, Funtouch 14

Our Verdict

Apple iPhone Air is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 81.6/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. vivo Y18 puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, vivo Y18 offers better value for money.

Pros & Cons Comparison

Apple iPhone Air

Pros
  • Flagship-grade processor
  • Good camera quality
  • Great for gaming
  • 120Hz smooth display
  • 5G connectivity
Cons
  • Below-average battery
  • Slow 20W charging
  • Premium pricing

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 Air or vivo Y18?

Apple iPhone Air is the overall winner with a score of 81.6/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.

Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone Air or vivo Y18?

Apple iPhone Air wins in camera with 80.0/100 vs 76.0/100.

Which has better battery life?

vivo Y18 has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.

Which is better for gaming?

Apple iPhone Air is better for gaming with a score of 96.5/100.

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 Air and vivo Y18?

Apple iPhone Air costs PKR 479,999 while vivo Y18 costs PKR 38,499. The price difference is PKR 441,500.

Apple iPhone Air
Rs. 479,999
vivo Y18
Rs. 38,499