The Vivo V40 offers a stylish design with a wave-like glass back panel that stands out, but the glossy finish tends to attract fingerprints, although we were using the phone with its cover most of the time. Measuring 7.6mm thick and weighing 190g, it is slightly bulkier than its predecessor. The reinforced plastic frame, with aluminium alloy at the corners, enhances durability, especially against drops. The Vivo V40 also boasts IP68 and IP69 ratings, providing excellent protection against dust and water, apart from the Pune rains, we also tried dipping it in water and it came out working perfectly.
The 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution delivers sharp, vibrant visuals and supports HDR10+ content, though it lacks Dolby Vision. With a peak brightness of 4,500 nits, the display remains easily visible even in direct sunlight. The 120Hz refresh rate ensures smooth scrolling, and Schott Xensation Alpha glass adds durability, though it falls short of Gorilla Glass 7i found on competitors.
Powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, the Vivo V40 handles everyday tasks and light gaming smoothly. However, its performance is not significantly better than its predecessor or competitors like the Honor 200, which also use the same chipset. The device runs on FunTouch OS 14, based on Android 14, with some bloatware that can be uninstalled. Vivo promises two major OS updates and three years of security patches.
The camera is the real star of the Vivo V40. The dual 50MP setup, co-developed with Zeiss, delivers vibrant and dynamic photos, especially in portrait mode. However, the absence of a telephoto lens is a notable omission. In low-light conditions, the V40 performs admirably, maintaining good detail and minimal noise. The 50MP front camera ensures crisp, clear selfies.
Equipped with a 5,500mAh battery, the Vivo V40 offers reliable all-day performance and supports 80W fast charging, fully charging in about 46 minutes. Priced at ₹34,999, it’s an attractive choice for photography enthusiasts, though it faces strong competition from other brands with slightly better specs and longer update commitments.
Rs 34,999 | vivo.com/in
Vivo V40
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Mobile Platform Memory: 8GB / 12GB
Display: 1.5k AMOLED 3D curved display @ 2,800 × 1,260 pixels, 120Hz, 4,500 nits
Storage: 128GB / 512GB Built-in Battery: 5,500 mAh
