vivo has come out with some impressive smartphones this year. Our favorite is the vivo V40 that checks all the right boxes. While the vivo V40 is the crème de la crème, the youngest brother in the bunch, the vivo V40 Lite is also worth considering especially for those on a budget.
Here are some reasons why the vivo V40 Lite is the perfect gift this season.
1. The Powerful Specs
The vivo V40 Lite is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (5G Variant). The processor is paired with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. The internal storage is also expandable up to 1TB via the microSD slot.
The vivo V40 Lite may not be as powerful as its older siblings, but it still packs a mean punch. It can still run most apps and games, when we tried the vivo V40 Lite we found that it handles esports games like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and Honor of Kings flawlessly. When it came to heavier games like Genshin Impact, it can still run it at medium settings but expect a few frame drops during high action sequences.
Here are some of the benchmarks we got from the vivo V40 Lite:
2. AI Aura Light Portraits and Camera
The vivo V40 astounded us with its AI Aura Light portraits courtesy of its amazing triple Zeiss cameras. While the vivo V40 Lite does not have the same Zeiss optics, it nevertheless captures amazing pictures.
We took the vivo V40 Lite on our trip to Singapore to check out what it can do. The phone did deliver and was able to capture great images even though it does not have the Zeiss partnership. Photos during daylight were crisp and sharp with realistic tones to them, while night shots were pleasantly good. Where the vivo V40 Lite shines is portraits, especially with its AI Aura Light Portrait. The AI Aura Light allowed subjects to be fully immersed in light while allowing the camera to capture a balanced image.
3. Amazing AMOLED Display
One of the immediate things you’ll notice with the vivo V40 Lite is its display. The vivo V40 Lite is equipped with an FHD+ (2400 x 1080) AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The smooth display is a great companion during our gaming sessions and movie catchup nights
The display has a peak brightness of 1800 nits, more than enough to use the device under direct sunlight. This is especially useful when you want to capture those amazing pictures under the sun. We found this feature useful when watching movies on our flight with the plane windows opened.
4. Extra capable batteries with 80W Fast charging and 4-year battery health
Another notable feature of the vivo V40 Lite is its 5000 mAh battery. Sure a lot of smartphones now come with 5000 mAh battery as standard, what’s different with the vivo V40 Lite is its 24-dimension battery security protection. The protection ensures that the battery will retain longevity and durability. Based on vivo’s own testing, the battery with 1600 cycles will degrade to 80% of its initial capacity which if you’re charging and discharging fully once per day will take you four years to achieve.
Aside from outstanding battery safety and health system, the vivo V40 Lite has an 80W FlashCharge capability. This means you can get 80% of power in just 30 minutes of charging. For those who regularly charge their device overnight, the vivo V40 Lite also has overnight charging protection where the phone adapts to its user’s sleep habits slowly charging the device before completely filling it up just before you wake up.
5. Durable yet stylish body
The vivo V40 Lite may not have a similar look to its older siblings, but it still a stunning phone to look at. It comes in three colors, Titanium Silver, Dreamy Violet, and Dynamic Black. Our review unit came in the Titanium Silver colorway, which looks like a design from a much more expensive device.
The vivo V40 Lite has an ultra-slim design with just 7.79mm thick. It’s thinner than some of its competitors and at just 188g, it’s significantly lighter too.
The camera setup departs from the vivo V40 with its cushion-cut diamond design. The camera module has a squarer design over the circular housing of the V40. On the sides of the V40 Lite are metallic high-gloss frame which adds to its premium looks. Finally, the Diamond Starry texture of the back helps in elevating the design of the phone as the reflective pattern adds a bit of sophistication.
6. Made for every budget
Finally, and what I think is the single best reason to get a vivo V40 Lite this holiday season – its price. The vivo V40 Lite comes in two distinct variants a 4G model and a 5G model. The 4G variant comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The only difference it has from what we used is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 processor. The vivo V40 Lite comes in at just PHP 13,999
Meanwhile, there are two variants of the vivo V40 Lite 5G. Our review unit with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage will set you back PHP 15,999. While the other variant with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage retails for PHP 18,999.
Compared to its competitors, the vivo V40 Lite offers a lot more specs for the same and sometimes even lesser price. Plus the wide variety of models and specs means that you can get the vivo V40 Lite and everything it has to offer at prices that makes sense to you.
You can check out the vivo V40 Lite in vivo concept stores and kiosks nationwide, as well as via vivo e-store, Shopee, and Lazada.
Words by Gabriel Pe