Following the launch of the highly anticipated V40 5G (Review) smartphone, Vivo is now back with an even more affordable V40 Lite 5G that’s targeted towards the more budget-conscious consumers. Despite its affordability, the V40 Lite 5G feels very much like an upper mid-ranger smartphone with powerful hardware under the hood that promises a premium smartphone experience.
Just like its higher-end V40 5G stablemate, the new V40 Lite continues to impress with a standout design which revolves around an ultra-slim chassis measuring just 7.79mm in thickness. This time round, the rear side of the phone is characterized by a unique, oblong-shaped camera module which play host to a pair of camera lenses as well as the signature AI Aura Light system.
Available in both Titanium Silver and Dynamic Black colourways, the Vivo V40 Lite 5G sets itself apart with a high-gloss metallic frame that isn’t a common sight among smartphones within its price bracket which tend to opt for a cheaper plasticky frame. Along with its dynamic Diamond Starry texture, the V40 Lite is no doubt a joy to handle and behold.
On the front side, the V40 Lite 5G flaunts a spacious 6.67” display that offers plenty of screen estate for work and play. The display itself is based on a high-end AMOLED panel which never fails to deliver top-notch viewing experience with sharp and smooth visuals that makes gaming and binge-watching much more enjoyable.
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Sitting at the heart of the V40 Lite 5G is none other than a octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 mobile platform which even though may not be a high-end chipset, but still provides enough oomph for a seamless day-to-day use. This will be paired with a generous 12GB LPDDR4 RAM which further ensures a smooth multi-tasking experiences when working across multiple apps.
To keep its lights on, the V40 Lite 5G is backed by a respectable 5,000mAh battery which offers brilliant battery life – lasting more than a day on a single charge with moderate usage, and up to two days on days when I uses the phone sparingly. In the event that the battery runs out, the phone also supports a snappy 80W fast-charging solution that’s able to achieve a full charge in just around 50 minutes.
Apart from its commendable battery life, its also worth heaping praise on the 4-year battery life guarantee which make use of various mechanisms and optimizations to extend the battery lifespan of the device, allowing it to retains at least 80% of its capacity after four years. This is certainly a nice feature for those who intend to keep this as their daily driver for a period of time.
Moving on to the imaging side of things, the Vivo V40 Lite 5G is equipped with a versatile dual-cam setup comprising of a 50 megapixels (f/1.8 aperture) main camera as well as an 8 megapixels (f/2.2 aperture) ultra-wide unit for landscape photography.
Regardless of lighting condition, the main camera is capable of snapping shareworthy photos with good colour rendering and ample details. Personally, I really love the fact that the photos look natural rather than some overly processed bunch with exaggerated colours which often give photos an “animated look”.
In case you ain’t impressed by any of the photos, the V40 Lite 5G also comes with a handy AI Photo Enhancement feature which does an excellent job in improving the look of your photos by dialling up the overall brightness and details of the photos with a single click. Other than that, there’s also the ever-popular AI Eraser feature that allows you to easily remove unwanted subjects from a photo.
All in all, the new Vivo V40 Lite shapes up to be a perfect choice for those on a tight budget. Besides being one of the most visually appealing smartphone in the market, the V40 Lite 5G also offers an all-rounded smartphone experience which makes it an ideal companion for work and play.
In Singapore, the Vivo V40 Lite 5G is priced at just S$499 and is available for purchase through retailers such as Challenger, Best Denki, Popular, NTUC, Courts, Harvey Norman, Gain City, and Atrix Mobile, as well as online platforms including Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok.
