“Vivo V40 Review: Everything About Strengths, Weaknesses & Hidden Features”

Full Specifications:

 General

  • Country of Origin: India
  • Model: V2348, V40
  • SIM Type: Dual Sim (GSM+GSM)
  • SIM Size: Nano SIM
  • SAR: Head – 0.97 W/kg, Body – 0.9 W/kg
  • Device Type: Smartphone
  • Release Date: August 07, 2024

Design

  • Dimensions: 74.93 x 164.16 x 7.58 mm
  • Weight: 190 g
  • Colors: Ganges Blue, Lotus Purple, Titanium Grey
  • Build Features: Bezel-less, IP68 water and dust resistance

Display

  • Type: AMOLED Screen, 1B Colors
  • Size: 6.78 inches
  • Resolution: 1260 x 2800 pixels (~453 PPI)
  • Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
  • Screen-to-Body Ratio: ~90.1%
  • Features: HDR10+, 4500 nits (peak), Punch Hole Notch, Curved Display

Memory

  • RAM: 8 GB (Expandable up to 8 GB Virtual RAM)
  • Internal Storage: 128 GB (UFS 2.2)
  • Expandable Storage: No

Connectivity

  • 5G Bands: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n77/n78
  • Wi-Fi: Yes (2.4G, 5G)
  • Bluetooth: v5.4
  • USB: Type-C v2.0 (Supports OTG, Tethering, Charging)
  • GPS: Multi-band GNSS, NavIC

Security & Sensors

  • Fingerprint Sensor: In-Display
  • Face Unlock: Yes
  • Other Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass

Camera

  • Rear Camera:
    • Primary: 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle), OIS
    • Secondary: 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide), 119˚ field of view
    • Features: Zeiss Optics, HDR, Panorama, Supermoon Mode, Night Mode, Pro Mode
    • Video: 4K @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps
  • Front Camera:
    • 50 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle), Autofocus
    • Video: 4K @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps

Performance

  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen3
  • CPU: Octa-Core (1x Cortex-X3 @ 3.05 GHz, 3x Cortex-A715 @ 2.85 GHz, 4x Cortex-A510 @ 1.8 GHz)
  • GPU: Adreno 720
  • Operating System: Android v14 with Funtouch OS 14

Battery

  • Capacity: 5500 mAh (Li-Po, Non-Removable)
  • Fast Charging: 80W FlashCharge
  • Reverse Charging: Yes

Multimedia

  • Music Formats: AAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, etc.
  • Video Formats: MP4, MKV, 3GP
  • FM Radio: No
  • Other Features: Document Reader

The Good

Design & Build:
The Vivo V40 promises an excellent matte glass finish and curved display accompanied by IP68 water resistance. Now, this smartphone must be a work of heaven for the aesthetics and durability lovers. And yet, it is still comfortable in hand as it accommodates such a huge.

Battery:
The 5500mAh battery allows for more than a full day of heavy use, complemented by 80W rapid charging that can reach full capacity in just one hour.

Display:
AMOLED display with HDR10+ capability that offers vivid and real colours, up to 4500 nits brightness, and curved edges added to the overall premium look.

Camera:
Triple-camera system 50 MP of the camera delivers great low-light performance and sharp images. Bonus AI photo eraser for quick edits; selfie enthusiasts will enjoy the accuracy of front camera skin tones along with dynamic range.
Software:
Vivo promises 3 years of Android updates and 4 years of security patches, promising longevity. Its customisation feature, like Always On Display, adds to its charm.

The Okay

Sound:
Double speakers deliver average sound quality, just good enough for normal usage but disappointing for hardcore audiophiles.

Performance:
With the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, the Vivo V40 is just good enough for daily stuff but fails miserably with heavy gaming or multi-tasking due to LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.

User Experience:
Though the Funtouch OS provides all the useful stuff, there is still bloatware and advertisement, which might degrade the user experience by a bit.

The Bad

Haptic Feedback:
The base haptic motor provides a little premium feel to the touch.

No NFC:
A surprising omission at its price tier.

Aggressive RAM Management
That closes background applications frequently and disrupts multitasking.

Price-to-Performance Ratio:
While the iQOO 9 Pro is an attractive device, performance enthusiasts may prefer it over this model.

Verdict

Buy If:
Design, battery life, water resistance, and snappy camera matter a lot to you.
Skip If:
Performance, gaming, or NFC mean a great deal to you.

Wait for other alternatives like the Vivo V43 that might have more value now.

Secret Features and Tricks on Vivo V40

Personalisation:

Turn off Ads: Disable annoying “Hot Apps” or “Hot Games” by disabling them via long-press settings.
Always-On Display (AOD): Customise AOD with dynamic styles, customised text, and colours.
Dynamic Effects: Give your notifications, charging animations, and screen on/off effects edge lighting.
Utility Functions
Add Lock Screen Shortcuts: The apps feature flash lights or calculators for easy on-off functionalities.

Smart Motion Features:

Double tapping enables a person to turn on/off the screen.
Smart Calling allows picking calls by lifting the phone.
Smart Mute allows one to mute calls by flipping or hiding the phone.
App Encryption: Hide or lock confidential applications and multimedia with a pin code for added security.
Productivity Improvements
Multitasking Gestures: Let three applications perform at the same time using resizeable windows.
Notification Customisation: Enable notification history and disable lock-screen notification for this private affair.

Camera Features

AI Eraser: Remove unwanted objects from pictures in the gallery.
Ring Light Mode: Impart more light while taking pictures to click clean snaps.

Bonus Services

Face Beauty on Video Calls: Get beautified while using applications like WhatsApp while video calling.
Smart Mirroring: Mirror your screen to the TV for streaming or presentations without cables.

Final Tip:

The Vivo V40 is simply superb in terms of design, practicability, and feature integrity, though raw power and gaming prowess aren’t quite its things. A basically well-balanced gadget, good for the user who is into aesthetics and daily productivity.


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“Vivo V40 Review: Everything About Strengths, Weaknesses & Hidden Features”

General

Model
Sim Type
Dual Sim
Sim Size
Release Date

Design

Dimensions
Weight
Colors

Display

Type
Touch
Size
Aspect Ratio
PPI
Screen to Body
Glass Type
Features
Notch

Memory

RAM
Storage
Storage Type
Card Slot

Connectivity

GPRS
EDGE
3G
4G
5G
5G Bands
VoLTE
Wifi
Wifi Version
Bluetooth
USB
USB Features

Extra

GPS
Fingerprint Sensor
Face Unlock
Sensors
3.5mm Headphone Jack
NFC
Water Resistance
IP Rating
Dust Resistant
Extra Features

Camera

Rear Camera
Features
Video Recording
Flash
Front Camera
Front Video Recording

Technical

OS
Custom UI
Custom UI
CPU
Core Details
GPU
Java
Browser

Multimedia

Email
Music
Video
FM Radio
Document Reader

Battery

Type
Chargings
Reverse Charging
Reverse wireless charging
Video Playback Time

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