Vivo V40 Pro Review: A Few Hits and a Few MissesDespite its slim design and commendable performance, Vivo’s V40 Pro will appeal to a few because of its high price tag.
Vivo V40 Pro Review: A Few Hits and a Few MissesDespite its slim design and commendable performance, Vivo’s V40 Pro will appeal to a few because of its high price tag.
HighlightsVivo’s V40 Pro finally gets stereo speakersIt’s raw performance is impressiveCamera performance leaves us wanting more
The premium smartphone segment sure is a cut-throat one. This is not because manufacturers offer impressive hardware at this price point but because we often see smartphones from the next tier receive price cuts and tip the scales for devices launched in the sub-Rs. 50,000 segment. The Vivo V40 Pro becomes a victim for two reasons. Firstly, it’s priced a bit too high from the get-go. Secondly, it also has to compete with some top-tier premium smartphones like the iQoo 12, which was launched at Rs. 57,999 a year ago but currently retails at Rs. 49,999. Vivo’s V40 Pro is priced at Rs. 49,999 for its base 8GB + 256GB variant, while the 12GB + 512GB variant is priced even higher at Rs. 55,999. After using it for a while, I discovered that its price tag is not its only problem.Vivo V40 Pro Design: Slim and sexyDimensions – 164.36mm x 75.1mm x 7.58mmWeight – 192gDurability – IP68 dust and water resistanceVivo’s V40 Pro sure looks the part for a premium smartphone. The phone has a typically rounded design with curved-edge glass screens for front and rear panels. Its polycarbonate frame is flattened at the top and bottom with curved sides and rounded corners, making it very comfortable to hold. We received the Ganges Blue finish with a nice bluish colour complimented by a gorgeous texture that looks like a gradient terrain map when viewed at an angle, but altogether is supposed to be inspired by the Ganges River.
The primary camera produces vibrant photos with good details in the shadows, but the HDR system works overtime and produces exaggerated skies that will not appear the same as what’s really in front of you. No matter which colour setting (Vivid, Textured, ZEISS Natural) you choose, the camera loves to bump up the reds and greens. While the details are quite good in daylight, I noticed a drop in quality when shooting low-light photos. The OIS system somehow could not keep things steady (or sharp), with details appearing a bit smeared and soft.