Lower mid-range · 2024
vivo V40 SE
Our Take
CPU benches near recent lower-mid phones like the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
A dependable lower mid-ranger with all-day battery and an AMOLED screen.
Best for
Streaming · social · long days out
Strength
All-day battery (5000mAh), AMOLED screen
Skip if
Heavy gaming or multitasking
Full specifications
What stands out
Hi-Res audio for higher-quality listening
Display
6.67″ · AMOLED · 1080 × 2400 · 120 Hz · HDR
OLED + smooth
Display
6.67″ · AMOLED · 1080 × 2400 · 120 Hz · HDR
OLED + smooth
Performance
Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) · 8-core 2.2 GHz · Adreno 613
Basic CPU
Performance
Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) · 8-core 2.2 GHz · Adreno 613
Basic CPU
Best for messaging, calls, and light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.
Camera
50 MP f/1.8 main · 16 MP selfie
Camera
50 MP f/1.8 main · 16 MP selfieA standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
50 MP f/1.8
Ultrawide
8 MP f/2.2
Macro
2 MP
Front camera
16 MP f/2.0
Slow motion
Yes, 120 fps
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
Battery
5000 mAh · 44 W wired
Plenty
Battery
5000 mAh · 44 W wired
Plenty
Audio
Stereo · Hi-Res
Stereo speakers
Audio
Stereo · Hi-Res
Stereo speakers
Speakers
Stereo
Stereo
Hi-Res audio
Supported
Audio features
Hi-Res audio
Memory
8 GB RAM · 256 GB · expandable
Roomy
Memory
8 GB RAM · 256 GB · expandable
Roomy
Connectivity
5G · NFC · Wi-Fi 5
Connectivity
5G · NFC · Wi-Fi 5
Build & Design
5 g · 7.8 mm · IP54
Build & Design
5 g · 7.8 mm · IP54
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical) · accelerometer · gyro · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical) · accelerometer · gyro · proximitySensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Specifications sourced from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
Quick reads against a few phones in the same price tier. Tap any one for the deep comparison.
vs
Apple iPhone 16
Trades blows
3 wins
2 losses
Smoother display
120 Hz vs 60 Hz refresh · 6.67″ vs 6.1″ screen · Tradeoff: 1080 × 2400 vs 1179 × 2556 resolution
40% larger battery capacity
44 W vs 25 W charging · 5,000 mAh vs 3,561 mAh battery
Lighter in hand
5 g vs 170 g
Lower benchmark score
457k vs 1.9M AnTuTu · Lower mid-range vs Flagship tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
vs
Samsung Galaxy S24
Trades blows
2 wins
3 losses
25% larger battery capacity
44 W vs 25 W charging · 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh battery
Lighter in hand
5 g vs 167 g
Weaker display tech
AMOLED vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · Tradeoff: 6.67″ vs 6.2″ screen
Lower benchmark score
457k vs 1.9M AnTuTu · Lower mid-range vs Flagship tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 8K @ 30 fps video
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