Vivo V40 Review: A Feature-Packed Premium Smartphone

October 21, 2024, 12:56 PM
by Md. Mehedi Hasan

UNB News
Publish- October 21, 2024, 12:56 PM
Md. Mehedi Hasan
Update- October 21, 2024, 01:26 PM

Vivo V40

Vivo has launched its latest addition to the V series, the Vivo V40, bringing a host of premium features to the smartphone market. Released in India on June 17, 2024, and now officially available in Bangladesh, the Vivo V40 positions itself as a serious contender in the high-end smartphone segment. In this review, we’ll look at the detailed specifications, standout features, and potential drawbacks of this new device.

Key Features of the Vivo V40

Design

The Vivo V40 5G showcases an elegant and sturdy design. Measuring 164.2 mm by 75 mm by 7.6 mm and weighing 190g, it strikes a balance between sleekness and durability. The phone features a glass front and back, with a reinforced plastic frame enhanced by aluminum alloy corners for added drop protection. Its glossy glass back sports a distinctive wave-like pattern, though it’s prone to fingerprints.

With IP68 and IP69 ratings, the V40 is dustproof and water-resistant, capable of withstanding immersion up to 1.5m for 30 minutes. It supports dual Nano-SIM cards, along with an eSIM option. The phone's ergonomic design includes tactile, quiet buttons, and a fast, reliable in-display fingerprint sensor, ensuring both style and practical usability.

Display

The Vivo V40 5G features an impressive 6.78-inch AMOLED display, offering vibrant visuals with HDR10+ support and a high 120Hz refresh rate. With a screen resolution of 1260 by 2800 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio, the display delivers crisp images at a density of around 453 ppi, ensuring sharp details and immersive viewing.

The screen-to-body ratio stands at an impressive 90.1%, maximizing the display area for an edge-to-edge experience. The peak brightness reaches a remarkable 4500 nits, providing excellent visibility even in bright sunlight. For protection, Vivo equips the display with Schott Xensation Alpha, a durable glass technology that shields the screen from scratches and impacts, ensuring long-lasting durability without compromising on sleek aesthetics.

Cameras

The Vivo V40 5G boasts a dual-camera setup co-engineered with Zeiss, featuring two 50 MP sensors. The main wide camera has an aperture of f/1.9, a 24mm focal length, and optical image stabilization (OIS) for enhanced low-light performance and sharpness. The 50 MP ultrawide camera offers a 119˚ field of view with an f/2.0 aperture and autofocus, capturing expansive shots with consistent color accuracy.

Both cameras support 4K video recording at 30fps, enhanced by gyro-EIS and OIS.

The front-facing camera is a 50 MP wide lens featuring f/2.0 aperture with autofocus and HDR capabilities, allowing for detailed selfies and 4K video at 30fps. Zeiss optics, ring-LED flash, and portrait-enhancing features make this camera system versatile and high-performing.

Performance and Software

The Vivo V40 is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 4nm processor, offering reliable mid-range performance. The graphic section runs with Areno 720 GPU.

It comes with up to 12 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 512 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, providing ample memory and storage for multitasking and daily tasks. While the chipset remains the same as its predecessor, it delivers a solid performance, handling light to medium gaming with ease, maintaining stable frame rates, and minimizing throttling during extended use.

The device runs FuntouchOS 14, based on Android 14, offering a smooth user experience with customizable options. While the interface includes some bloatware, most pre-installed apps can be removed. Vivo provides two major OS updates and three years of security patches. AI integration enhances camera performance, with scene recognition and portrait mode, contributing to the phone’s well-rounded software experience.

Battery and Charger

The Vivo V40 5G is powered by a 5,500 mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery, offering solid endurance for everyday tasks. It supports 80W wired fast charging, allowing the phone to charge from 0% to 100% in about 46 minutes, ensuring quick power-ups when needed. The device is compatible with Power Delivery (PD) charging standards, making it versatile with various chargers.

Additionally, the V40 features reverse wired charging, enabling it to charge other devices when necessary. Although the battery life is strong, lasting around 15 hours in the PCMark battery test, it falls slightly behind competitors like the Honor 200. Nevertheless, the Vivo V40 provides reliable battery performance paired with impressive fast-charging capabilities.

Pros and Cons of the VIvo V40

Pros

- 5G connectivity and NFC
- AMOLED screen, 120Hz refresh rate
- 4500 nits brightness
- Android 14 with Funtouch 14 UI
- 4K video, gyro-EIS, OIS support
- 80W wired fast charging
- Under-display fingerprint scanner
- Powerful chipset for gaming and multitasking
- IP68 dust and water resistance
- Ample RAM and storage.

Cons

- No optical zoom camera.
- Lacks stereo speakers and an infrared port
- No wireless charging
- No microSD card slot
- No Gorilla Glass protection
- No audio jack.

Price of vivo V40 in Bangladesh

The Vivo V40 is officially available in Bangladesh at the price of BDT 62,999.

Conclusion

The Vivo V40 5G offers a well-rounded package with its sleek design, vibrant 6.78-inch AMOLED display, and robust performance powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor. The dual 50 MP Zeiss-tuned cameras deliver excellent image quality, especially in portrait and low-light conditions, while the 80W fast charging ensures the 5,500 mAh battery is quickly replenished.

The device is well-suited for everyday tasks, gaming, and multitasking, thanks to its ample RAM, storage, and efficient software.