The vivo V40 Lite 5G is a budget-friendly smartphone that offers a blend of style, performance, and durability. With its sleek design, powerful features, and long-lasting battery, the V40 Lite 5G is an excellent choice for those seeking a reliable and feature-packed device.
The V40 Lite 5G boasts a sleek and stylish design, available in Titanium Silver, Dynamic Black, and Dreamy Violet. The design is also a marked departure from the design language of the V40 series. The camera module is now a sleek bar with three squircles which house the camera’s three modules and vivo’s signature Aura light. The phone’s 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display offers vibrant colours and a comfortable viewing experience. The device is also durable, with IP64 Dust and Water Resistance and a sturdy build.
The new affordable smartphone runs on the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor promising the best performance and multitasking in the price range. Together with this, the V40 Lite comes with at least 8GB RAM. This is supplemented by up to 16GB of virtualised RAM and up to 512GB of storage. The storage is expandable with a microSD card and should ensure you have plenty of space for your apps and files.
The V40 Lite 5G’s camera system brings the signature vivo photography to a more affordable price point. Notably absent on the V40 Lite is the ZEISS co-branding. However, it doesn’t stop vivo from supping up the smartphone’s camera setup. The smartphone comes with a 50MP Main Camera, 8MP 120° Ultra Wide-Angle Camera, and 32MP Portrait Camera. The setup provides versatility for various shooting scenarios. The AI Aura Light enhances your portraits with natural and even illumination.
The V40 Lite 5G’s 5000mAh battery provides ample power for extended usage. vivo is touting this as the smartphone’s main selling point with extended usage and support for 80W FlashCharge, you can quickly top up your battery when needed. However, the vivo V40 Lite stands out as one of the only smartphones in its price range to come with a 4-year guarantee for smoothness and responsiveness. vivo is guaranteeing the battery life and smoothness of the software experience on the smartphone. That said, the guarantee doesn’t indicate how many updates and security patches it will be receiving.
Pricing and Availability
The vivo V40 Lite 5G is priced at RM1,299 for the version with 256GB of storage and RM1,599 for the version with 512GB of storage. It will be available in Diamond Titanium, Dreamy Violet and Dynamic Black.
Pre-orders for the vivo V40 lite start on 25th October through various online and offline channels. All pre-orders will come with up to RM955 worth of freebies which include 4 years of vivo Care – Battery Warranty, 4 years of vivo Care – Free Screen Protector and Protective Cover, 1 year of extended warranty and screen protection and a vivo selection earbuds and powerbank.