Introduction
Vivo already has a pretty good formula for the V-series devices. With these phones, the main emphasis has been placed on cameras, including the selfie, in a premium overall package that is very solid, even if sometimes lacking in flagship features, and complemented by a striking design.
The vivo V40 is no different. It has a lot in common with its predecessor Q30but it also manages to iteratively upgrade most key areas. The camera remains the center of the experience with a new 50MP main camera, now infused with Zeiss optics. It is accompanied by a well-known autofocus 50 MP ultrawide and a third autofocus 50 MP selfie camera.
vivo V40 specifications at a glance:
- Body: 164.2×75.0x7.6mm, 190g; Glass front, plastic frame, glass back; IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes).
- Display: 6.78″ AMOLED, HDR10+, 120 Hz, 4500 nits (peak), 1260x2800px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 453ppi.
- Chipset: Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm): Octa-core (1×2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 and 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A510); Adreno 720.
- Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM; UFS 2.2.
- Operating system/software: Android 14, Funtouch 14.
- Reversing camera: Broad (head): 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; Ultra wide angle: 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119 degrees, 1/2.76″, 0.64 µm, AF.
- Front camera: 50 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/2.76″, 0.64 µm, AF.
- Video recording: Rear camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, Gyro EIS, OIS; Front camera: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps.
- Battery: 5500mAh; 80W wired, PD, reverse wired.
- Connectivity: 5G; eSIM; Double SIM card; WiFi 5; BT 5.4; NFC.
- Miscellaneous: Fingerprint reader (under display, optical); stereo speakers.
The vivo V40 is certainly an eye-catcher. The back is sure to be polarizing with its new camera island design and a finish that feels like velvety sandpaper. On the front we still get a beautiful 6.78-inch, aggressively curved, 120Hz AMOLED screen – not so common now that flatter designs are all the rage.
Comparing the V40 with its predecessor, we can also notice the larger 5,500 mAh battery, the improved IP68/69 ingress protection and the new stereo speaker setup. All very useful additions in themselves.
Furthermore, the V40 is still based on the well-known Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset with 8 GB or 12 GB RAM and 128 GB, 256 GB or 512 GB UFS 2.2 storage. We will still test the performance just as well. Before we delve deeper into the device specs, let’s unpack.
Unpack
The vivo V40 comes in a fairly simple, two-piece cardboard box. It is black with a colorful ring on top, making it a real eye-catcher. The box itself is quite sturdy. Inside is a plastic holder that holds the phone itself, which may not be very environmentally friendly but should keep it safe in transit.
Our box also includes a very nice, thick, soft plastic case that is color matched to the phone itself. In addition, we only received a Type-C to Type-C cable. There was no charger, which is something new for vivo phones. A slight consolation is that some regions shall Buy an included charger, so check with your seller. By the way, the vivo V40 Pro, which we also received for review, still comes with a charger.