Vivo V27e Review: Worth its price tag?

Pros and cons of Vivo's latest mid-range smartphone V27e

April 06, 2023, 08:12 AM
by Md. Mehedi Hasan

UNB News
Publish- April 06, 2023, 08:12 AM
Md. Mehedi Hasan
Update- April 06, 2023, 08:29 AM

Vivo V27e (Image: vivo.com)

The Vivo V27e is one of the latest mid-range smartphones to come out of Vivo’s product lineup in 2023. With its sleek design, powerful specifications, and an array of features, the Vivo V27e has started gaining popularity among smartphone enthusiasts. This latest Vivo smartphone is currently available in Bangladesh. Let’s take a look at the specs, pros, cons, and price of Vivo V27e.

Key Features of Vivo V27e

Design

The Vivo V27e is undeniably one of the most attractive smartphones in the market today, with its sleek and elegant design. Its Glory Black color option is gorgeous, and the Lavender Purple variant stands out with its elegant look.

Despite its slim and lightweight build, measuring about 7.7 mm (Glory Black) or 7.8mm (Lavender Purple) thick and weighing 185 grams (Glory Black) or 186g (Lavender Purple). Therefore, this device is easy to manage with one hand.

Vivo V27e is built with composite plastic sheets. Not to mention, the plastic feel on its back panel is a downside in terms of aesthetics.

The usual ports and buttons are present on the Vivo V27e, including a USB-C 2.0 port, a hybrid dual nano-SIM card tray, and a single loudspeaker located at the bottom. The volume rocker and power button are on the phone's right side, while the fingerprint scanner is integrated into the screen.

Overall, the Vivo V27e is a stunning device that you would want to showcase with a clear case. It comes with a transparent case, a USB-A to USB-C cable, a 66W charger adapter, a SIM ejector tool, and some paperwork.

Display

The Vivo V27e boasts a large 6.62-inch AMOLED screen with moderately sized bezels, providing a maximized display that is neither too thin nor too thick. The device's AMOLED display, with a resolution of 1080 x 2400, delivers stunning and vivid colors with impressive detail sharpness, even when used under bright sunlight.

One of the standout features of the Vivo V27e's display is its 120Hz refresh rate, which offers smooth and seamless scrolling for a more fluid user experience. The device also features a punch-hole selfie camera, a more modern alternative to the traditional water drop notch design.

Overall, the Vivo V27e's display is a great feature for a mid-range device, delivering top-notch visuals and a smooth user experience.

Vivo V27e (Image: vivo.com)

Camera

The Vivo V27e boasts a unique feature that sets it apart from other smartphones in its price range – the Aura Light. This feature replaces the traditional LED flash with a ring light on the rear camera, giving rise to the Aura Portrait Algorithm. With this feature, the Vivo V27e takes smartphone photography to a whole new level, particularly for portrait shots. The Aura Portrait Algorithm stabilizes the camera and provides ample lighting, producing stunningly captured photos akin to those taken with a ring light on a tripod stand.

Aside from the Aura Portrait Algorithm, the Vivo V27e's other camera modes, such as macro and ultra-wide, also deliver great results with ample color saturation and sharpness.

The device features a 64-megapixel sensor with optical image stabilization, a 2-megapixel bokeh lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. For selfies, the device has a 32-megapixel front-facing shooter.

The Vivo V27e offers a wide range of camera modes, including night, portrait, photo, video, micro movie, 64 MP, panorama, documents, slo-mo, time-lapse, pro, double exposure, dual view, and live photo. Overall, the device's camera features are impressive, making it an excellent choice for smartphone photography enthusiasts.

Performance

Powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset and paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, the Vivo V27e offers a reliable and smooth gaming experience, thanks to its efficient gaming processor. The smartphone can handle mobile games with ease, delivering lag-free gameplay with optimized graphics and audio settings.

Moreover, the Vivo V27e comes with a Game Boost Mode that enhances the gaming experience. You can choose from three modes that serve specific functions, such as blocking off notifications and optimizing the smartphone's power while gaming. If you like streaming while playing mobile games, the Vivo V27e has features for that too, like a voice changer.

But even if you're not a gamer, the Vivo V27e is still a great choice for everyday productivity. The smartphone offers seamless multitasking, allowing you to easily switch between multiple apps. Additionally, the Vivo V27e runs on Android 13 with FunTouch OS 13 on top, providing plenty of customization options to personalize your smartphone.

Vivo V27e (Image: vivo.com)

Battery

The Vivo V27e boasts an impressive 4,600mAh battery that can last all day on a single charge, even with moderate to heavy use. During our tests, we were able to use the phone for almost a day without needing to recharge.

Additionally, the Vivo V27e has 66W fast-charge support that allows you to charge the phone quickly. With just a 15-minute charge, the battery can reach up to 50% capacity, which is a great feature for those who are always on the go and need a quick power-up.

Overall, the Vivo V27e's battery life and fast-charging capabilities make it an excellent choice for users who prioritize long battery life and fast charging.

Price of Vivo V27e in Bangladesh

The official price of Vivo V27e (8/256 GB) is 32,999 Taka in Bangladesh. The price is subject to change depending on the company policy and sellers.

Conclusion

The Vivo V27e offers a competitive mid-range smartphone package with an impressive display, reliable performance, and unique camera features. The Aura Portrait Algorithm, combined with the Aura Light ring light, elevates smartphone photography to a new level, especially for portraits.

Its gaming-efficient processor and Game Boost Mode also make it a good option for mobile gamers. Meanwhile, its all-day battery life and fast charging support allow for uninterrupted use, making it a dependable companion for everyday productivity.

On the downside, the plastic-built body and back panel of Vivo V27e may dishearten many users. Its audio quality is average.

Overall, the Vivo V27e offers a well-rounded smartphone experience at an affordable price point.