Vivo V40 Pro First Impressions

Vivo is again with a brand new V sequence simply 4 months after the launch of its V30 sequence. The new telephones are referred to as the Vivo V40 and the V40 Pro, respectively and are priced between the mid-range and the premium smartphone segments. We have the Vivo V40 Pro with us, which packs top-end {hardware} and likewise appears to be like the half on the subject of premium design. The telephone is priced at Rs. 49,999 for the bottom 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant and Rs. 55,999 for the 12GB RAM + 512GB storage variant. While the everyday V sequence smartphone has at all times been about slim designs and aesthetics, Vivo took a barely totally different strategy with its V30 sequence, focussing on higher digicam {hardware}. With the V40, it now seems that it is aiming to be an all-rounder, with a give attention to efficiency and battery life as effectively. So, let’s take a more in-depth take a look at what’s new.

The Vivo V40 Pro has a slim and curved design with an official IP68 ranking for mud and water resistance

 

We do not anticipate a lot from mid-year upgrades, however Vivo has gone with a refreshed design. Like latest fashions, the telephone continues to have curved edges on the perimeters with a flattened prime and backside. The telephone’s sturdiness has improved and now comes with an official IP68 ranking versus the official IP54 ranking of the V30 Pro.

The curved design additionally signifies that your typical 3D curved edge show is included. This one is a 6.78-inch, full-HD+ 120Hz curved edge AMOLED panel protected by Schott’s Xensation Alpha glass. The curved edge rear panel can also be manufactured from glass, and our Ganges Blue overview unit positive appears to be like distinctive with its iridescent wave-like sample, despite the fact that it does seem a bit just like the V30 Pro’s Andaman Blue end. The telephone can also be obtainable in a Titanium Grey end.

The keyhole-like digicam module appears to be like a bit odd however has a well-recognized digicam setup

 

What does stand out is the odd-looking keyhole-shaped digicam module. Given that the remainder of the telephone is sort of slim, the digicam module protrudes fairly a bit and consists of 1 round module (housing the 50-megapixel ultra-wide and first cameras), whereas the capsule-shaped backside meeting holds the 50-megapixel (2X optical) telephoto digicam and the aura mild LED ring. As you’ll be able to inform from the photographs, the Aura ring mild has been shrunk in dimension in comparison with the one on the V30 Pro. The selfie digicam, similar to the earlier mannequin, additionally has a 50-megapixel selfie digicam with autofocus functionality. In quick, the digicam setup is just like its predecessor.

The Vivo V40 Pro’s Ganges Blue end appears to be like distinctive

 

The telephone runs Vivo’s Funtouch 14 OS, which is predicated on Android 14 and likewise comes with some AI picture enhancing options. The V40 Pro is powered by a 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC, which is an effective improve and comes with a number of enhancements over the V30 Pro’s Dimensity 8200 SoC.

The battery has been upgraded as effectively. The Vivo V40 Pro now will get a 5,500mAh battery that may be charged utilizing the identical 80W charger as earlier than. Vivo has not included any wi-fi charging performance with the brand new mannequin.

The Vivo V40 Pro runs Funtouch OS 14 and has a couple of AI-enabled options

 

With stable upgrades primarily within the efficiency and battery departments, we anticipate Vivo’s V40 Pro to get the much-needed push to make it stand out from the group of premium units from Samsung and Google this 12 months. These units additionally come filled with AI options, which Vivo as a model has but to delve into with its premium choices and presently appears reserved for its ultra-premium (Vivo X Fold 3 Pro) choices solely. If you’re in search of a premium smartphone with a give attention to images, do keep tuned for our detailed overview, which might be out quickly.