Vivo Y18i vs Moto G04: How the two entry-level smartphones under Rs 10,000 compare

Vivo has just launched its latest entry-level smartphone, the Vivo Y18i, in India, expanding its affordable Y-series lineup. This budget-friendly device is powered by a Unisoc chipset, offers 64GB of internal storage, and is backed by a robust 5000 mAh battery. In comparison, Motorola introduced its entry-level contender, the Moto G04, earlier this year.
Touted as Motorola’s most affordable 5G smartphone running Android 14, the Moto G04 features a 90Hz IPS LCD punch-hole display and comes in four colour options with an acrylic glass finish. Here’s how these two sub-Rs 10,000 smartphones stack up against each other.

Vivo Y18i vs Moto G04: A spec-by-spec comparison


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Feature

Vivo Y18i

Moto G04

Launch price

Rs 7,999

Rs 6,999 (4GB+64GB)

Rs 7,999 (8GB+128GB)

Colours

Gem Green, Space Black

Concord Black, Sea Green, Satin Blue, Sunrise Orange

Display

6.56-inch HD+ (720x1612) LCD, 90Hz

6.6-inch IPS LCD, 90Hz, 537 nits brightness

Processor

Unisoc T612

Unisoc T606

RAM

4GB

4GB / 8GB (expandable up to 16GB with RAM boost)

Storage

64GB (expandable via microSD)

64GB / 128GB (expandable up to 1TB via microSD)

Rear Camera

Dual: 13MP main + 0.8MP secondary

16MP AI with Quad Pixel, Timelapse, Night Vision, Portrait Mode

Front Camera

5MP

5MP with face retouch feature

Battery

5000 mAh

5000 mAh

Operating System

Android 14 with FunTouch OS

Android 14

Design

IP54 rating (dust and splash resistant)

IP52 water-repellent design, 7.99mm thick, 178g

Audio

Standard speakers

Dolby Atmos-tuned speaker


Vivo Y18i vs Moto G04: Key highlights


The Moto G04 and Vivo Y18i are entry-level smartphones with distinct features. The Moto G04 offers a larger display, better camera, and enhanced audio. The Vivo Y18i has a slightly higher IP rating for water resistance. Both devices are powered by Unisoc chipsets.