Review of the Vivo V40 Pro: A nearly perfect mid-range competitor

For those looking for an excellent mid-range experience, the Vivo V40 Pro offers an alluring package.

Just a few months after the release of its predecessor, the Vivo V30 Pro, the Vivo V40 Pro offers sufficient significant improvements to warrant its use. The V40 Pro improves upon the V30 Pro’s drawbacks by including stereo speakers, an IP68 classification for water and dust protection, and also a bigger battery, and a potent Dimensity 9200+ microprocessor. And as well as for those looking for a premium mid-range experience, the V40 Pro offers an appealing bundle as well as, even though these additions come at a somewhat higher price point of Rs 49,999.

Design and Display

The V40 Pro is one of the lightest and slimmest phones with a 5,500mAh battery, coming in at only 192 grammes and 7.58mm thick, carrying on Vivo’s legacy of elegant design. The rounded frame and curved glass panels offer a pleasant grip, although not everyone will find the wavy design on the back to be visually appealing. Housed within the circular shape of the new “Infinity Eye Camera Module” is the outstanding ZEISS-backed camera technology.

With a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits, the 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display ensures exceptional outdoor visibility and HDR content viewing. Impressively, the screen-to-body ratio is 93% thanks to the narrow bezels. Schott Alpha Glass offers protection also.

Camera Experience

With a 50MP primary camera with OIS, a 50MP wide-angle lens, a 50MP portrait lens with 2x optical zoom, and a 50MP selfie camera—all improved by ZEISS technology—the V40 Pro carries over its great camera system from its predecessor as well as.

Daylight Photography: Provides visually appealing, Instagram-worthy images with marginally enhanced colours in comparison to competitors.

Portrait Mode: Produces clear shots with a natural blurred backdrop. It excels in portrait photography with several ZEISS multi-focal choices and bokeh techniques.

Low-Light Performance: Captures realistic colours and crisp details in low light with ease.

Selfies: The 50MP selfie camera captures crisp images, although its colour accuracy may not be as good as that of certain rivals.

Software and Performance

In benchmark tests, the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ chipset outperforms competitors using Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processors, demonstrating its outstanding performance. There is no discernible lag during real-world usage; it is responsive and fluid.

With configurable features including a tiny window pop-up for instant replies, the V40 Pro runs on Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14. Vivo guarantees four years of security patches and three years of OS updates. But the program does not have the sophisticated AI capabilities that other high-end competitors do.

Battery Life

With a full day of use, the 5,500mAh battery offers more than enough power. And also in just 37 minutes, the 80W fast charge can fully recharge a 20% battery to 100% capacity.

Final Judgement

In the mid-range market, the Vivo V40 Pro is a strong option because to its well-rounded combination of performance, design, camera capabilities, and battery life. Considerable improvements over its predecessor position it as a formidable competitor against the Realme GT 6 and Xiaomi 14 Civi.

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August 18, 2024