Vivo has launched its latest V40 series of smartphones, featuring the V40 and V40 Pro. Co-engineered with ZEISS, these new models promise several key features that improve on the popular previous V30 series.
The new V40 and V40 Pro cameras boast a leap forward in photo-shooting abilities. The 50 MP sensor coupled with a fast f/1.88 aperture means that this budget phone may be able to keep up with some flagships on the market.
Additionally, the collaboration with ZEISS brings a world of experience to the cameras' capabilities, both in how images are shot and processed.
The processing is probably one of the more important features because when shooting with the ZEISS profile, colors generally appear vibrant and truer to life.
The collaboration with ZEISS continues when shooting video with ZEISS Cinematic Bokeh Video, offering a classic film aesthetic. Also, the ZEISS Focus Transition feature ensures smooth focus changes, keeping the main subject in sharp detail. The new AI Aura Light Portrait feature on the V40 Pro offers three times brighter lighting at 2x zoom, optimized for various portrait scenarios.
Key Specifications
Main Camera:
- 50 MP ZEISS OIS Main Camera
- V40 Pro: Sony IMX921 sensor
- V40: Samsung ISOCELL GNJ sensor
- f/1.88 aperture
Battery:
- 5500 mAh typical capacity
- 80W FlashCharge Technology
Performance:
- V40 Pro: MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ Flagship Chipset
- V40: Qualcomm Snapdragon® 7 Gen 3 Mobile Platform
- Up to 12GB + 12GB Extended RAM
Display:
- 1.5K Ultra Clear Sunlight Display (AMOLED)
- 120 Hz refresh rate
Design:
- Thickness: 7.58 mm
- Color options: Nebula Purple, Sunglow Peach, Meteor Blue, Moonlight White, Stellar Silver
Although flagship cameras generally take center stage and most of the attention from the market, it’s brilliant to see manufacturers producing highly capable, affordable smartphones. These smartphones, although they may not feature all of the latest and greatest, do offer many of the high-end features without the high-end price tag.
