The mobile phone market is constantly evolving and manufacturers are looking for offer increasingly competitive devices at increasingly attractive pricesespecially in markets as cost-sensitive as Europe. VIVO, a brand that has increased its presence in our country in recent years, announced its new flagship, the VIVO X200 Pro, a few weeks ago.
But this does not mean that it neglects its mid-range, which is the one that sells the most, since it presents a more appropriate quality-price ratio for the majority of its users. His last proposal is VIVO V40 SE 80Wthe third iteration of a mid-range model that promises to offer a complete and satisfying user experience, with an attractive price.
This model It goes on sale today, November 2, in Europe at a price of 329 dollars.. As a launch promotion, the company included two accessories. The first is a fast charger of no less than 80 W which will allow you to make the most of the charging speed of this model. TWS 3e headphones will also be included, with active noise cancellation.
High-end design
One of the strong points of the VIVO V40 SE 80 W is its design. Although belonging to the mid-range, this device has a premium appearance, thanks to its titanium-colored finish (although it is not made of this material) and its straight lines. The brand emphasized that wants its users to have in their hands a mobile phone with a high-end design, even if this model belongs to another category. Weighing 190 grams and 7.95mm thick, the phone is comfortable to hold.
Its dual camera stands out on the back. With common sense, VIVO got rid of auxiliary sensors which add nothing and also dirty the design. The VIVO V40 SE 80 W has a50 Mpx main sensor, accompanied by the 8 Mpx ultra wide angle camera. The 32 Mpx selfie camera It’s perfect for taking selfies, especially thanks to its enormous resolution.
But photography goes beyond sensors. VIVO has included various artificial intelligence tools which allow you to automatically improve images, such as erasing unwanted objects, correcting distortion or improving colors. In addition, Aura Light is included, an LED system that allows you to illuminate a scene without having to use the flash, which improves the final quality of the photos. Aura Light serves as a notification LED and also as a counter for group photos.
Battery and fast charging
The battery is another of the strong points of this smartphone. Its ability to 5000mAh makes the VIVO V40 SE 80 W a mobile phone with good battery life, in line with its main competitors. Where it really stands out is in fast charging. Its 80 W They make it one of the mid-range models with the best figures in this section. This allows the device to be charged to 80% in just 30 minutes, which is ideal for users who have little time to spend glued to the charger.
In addition, VIVO has implemented a smart night charging system which adapts the charge according to the user’s habits, thus avoiding the battery remaining at 100% for long periods, which could affect its useful life. In this way, the company guarantees for 4 years that the battery performance will not drop below 80%.
Power and screen
The rest of the features of this model are very similar to other VIVO V40s. It has a processor 4nm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storageexpandable via microSD card up to 1TB. RAM can also be expanded via virtual RAM system up to an additional 8GB. It includes eSIM, like the rest of the VIVO V family models.
The screen of the VIVO V40 SE 80 W has a size of 6.67 inches and FHD+ resolution. It uses OLED technology and has a refresh rate of 120 Hz. average brightness is 1200 nits but occasionally in some areas it is capable of reaching 1800 nits. The fingerprint sensor is placed under the screen. It also has a two-speaker stereo audio system with Hi-Res Audio certification and IP64 certified water and dust resistance. It will benefit from 2 years of major updates and 3 years of security patches.