It looks like we are entering an era where smartphone makers are following Samsung’s lead by not providing chargers’ in the box. Vivo has now joined this trend, launching the Vivo V40 5G in the European market without including a charger in the box. Additionally, if you buy the base memory option, they don’t include a phone case either. Some might say this is a cost-effective measure, but I expected it to come with a charger, especially since its Chinese sibling, the Vivo S19, includes a charger in the box in China.
In terms of specs also, Vivo has given more in the rear camera department while taking a lot from the other side.
Vivo V40 5G Specs
Just like its Chinese sibling, the Vivo V40 5G comes with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC paired with an Adreno 720 GPU and runs on FuntouchOS 14 based on Android 14. It has been launched with LPDDR4X RAM with 8/12GB of virtual RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It is being offered in 512GB of storage space and sorry you won’t be able to extend with a microSD card.
You will get the same 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, offering a refresh rate of 120Hz, 4500 nits of peak brightness, and a screen resolution of 2800 × 1260. Design-wise, it closely resembles the Vivo S19 with a glass back.
But unlike the Vivo S19, the Vivo V40 5G features a dual rear camera setup with a 50MP main OIS and a 50MP UltraWide ZEISS branded camera with Aura Light system. The front selfie shooter remains unchanged with a 50MP sensor.
The battery size has been trimmed down to 5500 mAh compared to the S19’s 6000 mAh, but it does support 80W fast charging.
Connectivity-wise, you get dual SIM support with eSIM, as well as WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.4, USB 2.0, and NFC. For protection, it offers IP68 certification and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
Price and Availability
The Vivo V40 5G has been launched in two colour options: Stella Silver and Nebula Purple. It comes with two memory options: 8GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB. It will be available in europe at the beginning of July with a price tag of €599.
