vivo’s smartphones have always been known for their amazing cameras, especially since the brand collaborated with ZEISS to bring truly amazing mobile cameras to the market. And now, they’ve launched their latest vivo V40 series, which, as always, delivers a blend of advanced imaging technology, stylish design, and reliable performance.
Also integrated with ZEISS optics with multifocal portrait capabilities, the vivo V40 series allows you to achieve studio-quality photography wherever you go. And besides the powerful photography capabilities, it’s also sleek and stylish; in short, it’s everything you need in a smartphone!
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Powerful Camera Hardware
Every single camera on the vivo V40 series is a 50MP shooter. Yes, every single one of them. The vivo V40 has a ZEISS OIS Main Camera and a ZEISS Ultra-Wide Camera, and the Pro variant has an extra 50MP Telephoto Portrait Camera. The camera setup is designed to capture stunning portraits and detailed images, even in low-light conditions.
For the V40 Pro, features like Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and the Sony IMX921 sensor ensure high-quality night portraits with minimal blur and enhanced colour accuracy. The telephoto lens supports up to 50x zoom, allowing you to capture distant subjects with incredible clarity.
Another notable feature is the upgraded Aura Light, which balances out lighting whether you’re shooting in bright daylight, under flashing lights in a nightclub, or at night. The upgraded brightness of the V40’s Aura Light ensures that your night portraits shine, while the AI 3D Studio Lighting adds depth and natural fill to your photos.
Professional-Grade Imaging: ZEISS Multifocal Portrait
Need a new headshot for your portfolio? Forget about the studio: just use the vivo V40!
For a mid-range smartphone, vivo’s collaboration with ZEISS really makes the vivo V40 series stand out. Both the V40 and V40 Pro are equipped with a ZEISS All Main Camera setup. The vivo V40 Pro offers five key portrait focal lengths: 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 100mm, while the V40 comes with the first three focal lengths.
At 24mm, the vivo V40 shoots at a regular 1x zoom, while 35mm goes up to 1.5x and 50mm gives you the perfect 2.2x zoom (2x on the V40 Pro) for half-body portraits. Moreover, on the vivo V40 Pro, you can get 3.5x shots with the 85mm focal length and a whooping 4x zoom with the 100mm lens!
That’s a lot of numbers, but the gist is, whether you’re capturing a full-body shot (24mm) or a close-up on the face (100mm), the vivo V40 offers the right lens for all your portrait photography needs.
Besides that, the V40 series introduces ZEISS Style Bokeh effects, including the classic ZEISS Biotar, Planar, and Sonnar styles, along with a new ZEISS B-Speed Style Bokeh. These effects, paired with the phone’s multiple portrait focal lengths, allow you to create professional portraits with natural blurring and vibrant colours.
Imagine creating stunning bokeh effects and cinematic portraits without needing an expensive studio setup—that’s what the vivo V40 allows you to do!
If you’re looking for something grander, the vivo V40 series can do that too. The ZEISS Cinematic Portrait Video features add another layer of sophistication, bringing a film-like quality to your videos with oval bokeh effects and smooth focus transitions. The AI-driven depth calculation keeps your subjects sharp while delivering a beautifully blurred background.
Power and Performance Combined
All these fancy-schmancy camera features won’t help you if your phone dies within the hour of your photography outing. Thankfully, the vivo V40 is also equipped with a powerful 5500mAh BlueVolt battery, which provides enough energy to last through a full day of intensive use.
Despite the phone’s ultra-slim design (just 7.58mm thick), this battery delivers exceptional capacity, allowing you to game, stream, or take photos for hours without needing to recharge. And when you do need a boost, the 80W FlashCharge ensures you’re back up to full power in no time.
The vivo V40 series will be able to handle everything from long gaming sessions to continuous video streaming without breaking a sweat. Whether you’re navigating with GPS or binging content on your favourite platform, the V40 series keeps pace with your active lifestyle.
Under the hood, the V40 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ chipset, delivering top-tier CPU, GPU, and AI processing capabilities. For the V40, the Qualcomm Snapdragon® 7 Gen 3 ensures fast app launches, smooth scrolling, and excellent gaming performance.
With up to 12GB of RAM (plus 12GB extended) and 512GB of storage, the V40 series can handle heavy multitasking, large apps, and vast libraries of high-resolution photos and videos with ease. The phone’s Ultra Large VC Smart Cooling System ensures stable performance even during extended gaming sessions, while the 50-Month Smooth Experience guarantees long-term reliability.
The “In” Colour: Nebula Purple
Purple, the colour of the royals, is a fan-favourite colour, so of course the vivo V40 series comes in the colour. Inspired by the mysterious hues of deep space, the Nebula Purple vivo V40 looks amazing.
The phone’s Fluorite AG finish provides a subtle shimmer that changes under different lighting, giving it a unique, premium look. The 3D Curved Screen and Gemini Ring Design of the camera module enhance both its functionality and appearance.
From the rounded curves to the luxurious finish, every detail of the V40 is crafted for those who value elegance in their tech. This design doesn’t just look good—it feels great too, ensuring that your phone stands out in any situation. You definitely won’t want to cover this up with a phone case!
Whether you’re a content creator, a photography enthusiast, or someone who simply appreciates a beautifully crafted device, the vivo V40 delivers on all fronts. With its ZEISS-enhanced cameras, versatile portrait modes, and elegant Nebula Purple finish, this phone is ready to help you capture the world in stunning detail while fitting seamlessly into your lifestyle!
[This article was written in collaboration with vivo Malaysia]