The vivo V40 Lite 5G is a mid-range phone that vivo announced for Europe on June 14, 2024. It launched in Düsseldorf next to the vivo V40. In some European countries, vivo lists it simply as the V40 Lite. A different phone with the same name is sold in Indonesia. That model uses another chip, so this page covers the European version only.
Design and display
The phone has a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with a 2400 x 1080 resolution and 388 ppi. The refresh rate goes up to 120 Hz. vivo rates the local peak brightness at 1,300 nits.
The body measures 7.75 mm in Classy Brown and 7.65 mm in Dreamy White. The brown version has a glass back and weighs 188 grams. The white version uses a plastic composite back and weighs 179 grams. The phone is rated IP64 for dust and water.
Performance
Inside is the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, a 4 nm chip with a top CPU clock of 2.2 GHz. It is paired with 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. A microSD card can add up to 1 TB.
The phone supports two physical nano-SIM cards plus an eSIM with up to eight profiles. Other features include NFC, Bluetooth 5.1 and a USB-C 2.0 port. An optical fingerprint sensor sits under the display.
Cameras
There are three cameras on the back. The main one has 50 MP, an f/1.79 lens and a Sony IMX882 sensor. It is joined by an 8 MP ultrawide with a 120-degree view and a 2 MP macro camera.
A ring-shaped Aura Light helps in dark scenes. It adjusts its color temperature to the surroundings. The front camera has 32 MP. Rear video goes up to 4K, while selfie video goes up to 1080p.
Battery and charging
The battery has a typical capacity of 5,500 mAh. Wired charging reaches 44 W. vivo says the battery keeps at least 80% of its capacity after four years. The European box does not include a charger.
Software and updates
The V40 Lite 5G launched with Android 14 and Funtouch OS 14. vivo has not published a clear update promise for this model. Because of that, we do not list a number of years.
Should you buy the vivo V40 Lite 5G?
The phone suits buyers who want a large AMOLED screen and a big battery in a slim body. Expandable storage and support for two SIM cards plus eSIM add flexibility. The IP64 rating covers splashes and dust.
Buyers who want stronger water protection or faster charging may prefer the vivo V40. That model adds IP68 and IP69 ratings and 80 W charging.
