In India, Vivo has finally made the V40 and V40 Pro smartphone announcements. The two new models, which come with some amazing features and specs, are the first in the brand’s V series to include Zeiss lenses for the cameras.
1. Vivo V40 Pro
The top model in the new lineup is the Vivo V40 Pro. It has a large 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, FHD+ resolution, HDR10+, and a peak brightness of 4500 nits. Its MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC, combined with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage, powers the device. This device runs on a huge 5,500mAh battery pack and enables 80W wired fast charging.
This smartphone comes pre-installed with the Funtouch OS custom skin, which is based on the Android 14 OS. Zeiss lenses are included in the Vivo V40 Pro’s optics for the 50-megapixel Sony IMX921 primary sensor. It also has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX816 telephoto lens with a 2x optical zoom and an ultra wide angle lens. There is also a clever Aura Light on the back. A 50-megapixel camera on the front is used for video calls and selfies. Notable features also include an ultra-slim 7.58mm body, an IP68 water and dust resistant rating, and a display fingerprint scanner.
2. Vivo V40
The cheapest model from Vivo, the V40, also has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, 1.5K resolution, and a maximum brightness of 4,500 nits. The new phone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 CPU, which has 512GB of internal storage and up to 12GB of RAM. This device is powered by a sizable 5,500mAh battery pack that supports 80W wired rapid charging.
It also comes pre-installed with the Funtouch OS custom skin, which is based on the Android 14 OS. Users receive a 50-megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 50-megapixel primary sensor with Zeiss lens and OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) on the back. The front has a 50-megapixel camera for taking selfies and making video calls. The device also has an in-display fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.4, an IP68 rating against water and dust, and a thin 7.58mm shell.
3. Pricing and Availability
The Vivo V40 was introduced by the Chinese business in three colour variants: Titanium Grey, Lotus Purple, and Ganges Blue. In contrast, the more costly V40 Pro is available in just two hues: Ganges Blue and Titanium Grey.
Vivo V40
8GB + 256GB – 34,999 INR (roughly 417 US Dollars)
12GB + 512GB – 36,999 INR (roughly 440 US Dollars)
Vivo V40 Pro
8GB + 256GB – 49,999 INR (roughly 596 US Dollars)
12GB + 512GB – 55,999 INR (roughly 667 US Dollars)
Preorders for the Vivo V40 series are now open as of this morning, August 7, 2024. The first sale of the Vivo V40 will begin on August 19, 2024, and the Vivo V40 Pro will be on sale on August 13, 2024.
