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AED 1,600
India Price
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2023
The vivo V27 Pro 256GB is Vivo's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~90.4% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Dimensity 8200 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4600 mAh battery. At AED 1,600 in the UAE and ₹37,999 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The vivo V27 Pro 256GB excels with its 66W wired charging, hitting 50% in 19 minutes and 72% in 30 minutes, and a 120Hz AMOLED display with HDR10+ support, delivering smooth, vibrant visuals. Its 50MP main sensor with OIS captures stable, detailed shots in low light, while the 120° ultrawide lens adds creative flexibility. Ideal for urban commuters who need all-day battery endurance (121h rating) and fast charging to power through back-to-back meetings or transit. The 256GB storage and NFC support suit those who rely on digital payments and media storage. Weakness: the octa-core chipset, with only two high-performance Cortex-A78 cores, struggles under sustained gaming loads, causing thermal throttling after 15 minutes of intensive use. In UAE at AED 1600, it’s competitive because it outpaces rivals in charging speed and display quality at this price. In India at ₹37999, it’s overpriced—competing flagships like the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ offer similar cameras and faster charging for ₹5000 less.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired, 50% in 19 min, 72% in 30 min |
| Battery Capacity | 4600 mAh |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) |
| Features | Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Single | 50 MP, f/2.5, (wide), AF |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 164.1 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm (6.46 x 2.94 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 182 g (6.42 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~90.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Magic Blue, Noble Black |
| Models | V2230 |
| SAR | 1.22 W/kg (head) 0.89 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 440 EUR |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 846767 (v9) GeekBench: 3933 (v5.1), 3421 (v6) GFXBench: 57fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | 978 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | -29.1 LUFS (Average) |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 121h |
| Announced | 2023, March 01 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, March 01 |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8200 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC6 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the V27 Pro.
It may still be a solid choice for budget-conscious buyers who prioritize design and camera quality over cutting-edge performance. However, newer models will likely offer better software support and efficiency by then.
The vivo V27 Pro 256GB is priced at AED 1600 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The vivo V27 Pro 256GB is priced at ₹37999 in India. It is available through official vivo stores and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The vivo V27 Pro 256GB delivers excellent daytime photos with vibrant colors and sharp details, thanks to its high-resolution main sensor. Night mode handles low-light scenes well with minimal noise and good dynamic range.
The vivo V27 Pro 256GB offers all-day battery life with moderate to heavy usage, including social media, streaming, and photography. It supports fast charging to quickly restore power when needed.
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