UAE Price
AED 950
India Price
₹12,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2024
The vivo V40 Lite 128GB is Vivo's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~90.3% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5500 mAh battery. At AED 950 in the UAE and ₹12,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The vivo V40 Lite 128GB excels with its 5500mAh battery and 44W wired charging, delivering all-day endurance and a full charge in under 60 minutes, plus reverse wired PD for emergency device topping. The 1080x2400 pixel 6.78-inch display offers crisp 388 ppi clarity, ideal for extended media viewing. Its 32MP main camera captures detailed daylight shots, outperforming rivals in this price bracket. This phone targets students and frontline workers needing reliable battery life and 5G support across bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 41, and 78 — critical for UAE and Indian networks. Weakness? The Cortex-A78/A55 chipset throttles under sustained load, making extended gaming or multitasking sluggish. In UAE at AED 950, it’s competitive because no other 5G phone under AED 1000 offers 5500mAh and 44W charging. In India at ₹12999, it’s overpriced — rivals like the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ offer better thermals and 200MP cameras for similar cost.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Ion 5500 mAh |
| Charging | 44W wired, PD Reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5500 mAh |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) |
| Features | Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 66, 75, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 74.8 x 7.7 mm (6.47 x 2.94 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 179 g or 188 g (6.31 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, glass back or plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1300 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~90.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Classy Brown, Dreamy White |
| SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 159.62 |
| Announced | 2024, July 14 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, July 14 |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the V40 Lite.
It may still be a decent budget option in 2026 for light users who prioritize affordability over cutting-edge features. However, software updates and performance may lag behind newer models, so consider your long-term needs carefully.
The vivo V40 Lite 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 Lite 128GB is priced at ₹12999 in India. It can be purchased from official vivo stores and leading e-commerce websites nationwide.
The camera delivers clear daytime photos with good color accuracy and decent detail for its price range. Low-light performance is average, with noticeable noise but usable results in dim conditions.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including social media, browsing, and calls. Heavy usage may require a midday charge, but it handles typical daily tasks reliably.
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