UAE Price
AED 950
India Price
₹36,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2024
The vivo V40 128GB is Vivo's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5500 mAh battery. At AED 950 in the UAE and ₹36,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The vivo V40 128GB excels with its 120Hz AMOLED display peaking at 4500 nits and 2160Hz PWM dimming, delivering exceptional outdoor visibility and flicker-free viewing, plus 80W wired charging that refills the battery from 0–100% in under 30 minutes. Its 50MP main sensor with f/2.0 aperture captures sharp, well-exposed daylight shots. Ideal for commuters in hot climates who need all-day battery life (15h06m active use) and fast charging without carrying a power bank. However, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 struggles under sustained 5G gaming loads, throttling after 15 minutes of continuous play. In UAE at AED 950, it’s competitive because it outperforms rivals like the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ in display quality and charging speed. In India at ₹36999, it’s overpriced—the Poco X6 Pro offers similar display and charging at ₹29999 with better thermals and 6GB more RAM. Skip if you game heavily or want future-proofing.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 5500 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired, PD Reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5500 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF |
| Features | Zeiss optics, Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Single | 50 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 164.2 x 75 x 7.6 mm (6.46 x 2.95 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 190 g (6.70 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, glass back |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | AMOLED, HDR10+, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, 4500 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~453 ppi density) |
| Protection | Schott Xensation Alpha |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Stellar Silver (Titanium Grey), Nebula Purple (Lotus Purple), Ganges Blue, Moonlight White, Sunglow Peach |
| Models | V2348 |
| SAR | 0.97 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.97 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 400 EUR |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 658597 (v9), 818546 (v10) GeekBench: 2891 (v5), 3208 (v6) 3DMark: 1492 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1353 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -25.4 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | Active use score 15:06h |
| Announced | 2024, June 17 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, July 03 |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 720 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the V40.
It may not be the best choice in 2026 due to newer models offering better performance and software support. However, if you find it at a steep discount, it can still handle daily tasks reliably for basic users.
The vivo V40 128GB is priced at AED 950 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The vivo V40 128GB is priced at ₹36999 in India. It is available through official vivo stores and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The vivo V40 128GB delivers sharp, well-balanced photos with strong detail in daylight and good color accuracy. Its main camera handles low-light scenes effectively with minimal noise.
The vivo V40 128GB offers all-day battery life with moderate usage, including social media, browsing, and video streaming. It supports fast charging to quickly restore power when needed.
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