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Score SummaryMainstream Mid-Range ($250 – $549)
Hardware Score:6.0 / 10

80W FlashCharge and Cushion-Cut Aura Light Design in a Slim Package

A stylish, fast-charging daily smartphone with great portrait lighting and generous 256GB base storage.

Key Strengths

  • Rapid 80W FlashCharge hits 80% in approximately 30 minutes
  • Refined cushion-cut camera module with AI Aura Light ring
  • Smooth 120Hz AMOLED display with in-display fingerprint scanner
  • Generous 256GB base storage capacity
  • Dual stereo speakers with 300% volume boost

Points to Consider

  • Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is focused on efficiency over heavy 3D gaming
  • No 4K video recording
  • No OIS on the primary camera
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Mainstream Mid-Range
Battery Capacity5,500 mAhTier avg: 5,000 mAh
Wired Charging44WTier avg: 45W
Recommended For:•Users prioritizing fast 80W charging top-ups•Portrait and nighttime photography with Aura Light•Media streaming with loud stereo audio

vivo V40 Lite 5G full specifications

148 verified specification points across 18 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2024-09-25
Released
2024-09-27
Status
Available
Body type
bar

Body

10
Dimensions
163.2 x 75.9 x 7.8 mm
Weight
188 g
Volume
96.6 cm³
Build
Composite polymer frame, Glass front, tactile frosted composite back, AI Aura Light portrait
Frame
Composite Polymer
Back
Frosted AG Polymer
Front glass
Schott Xensation Up
Water resistance
IP64 dust/water resistant
Certifications
IP64 dust/water resistant water and dust submersion (2m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant, Dust-tight hermetic seal
Colours
Midnight Titanium, Starlight Silver, Obsidian Black, Aurora Emerald

Display

20
Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1800 nits peak
Size
6.78 inches
Screen-to-body
88.3%
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Pixel density
388 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Variable refresh
1-120 Hz
Peak brightness
1800 nits
Typical brightness
600 nits
Touch sampling
300 Hz
PWM dimming
2160 Hz
HDR
HDR10
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
Protection
Schott Xensation Up
Always-on display
Yes
Display area
133.5 cm²
Active width
71.9 mm
Active height
157.2 mm
Features
Variable 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, Hardware anti-reflective nano-coating, TrueColor 10-bit color calibration, Eye Comfort Shield 3.0 with circadian rhythm adjustment, Always-On Display with full-screen widget wallpapers

Processor

7
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)See Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
4 nm
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
CPU cores
8
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Adreno 613
GPU clock
1350 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
Android, 14
User interface
Funtouch 14
OS updates
3 years
Security updates
3 years

Memory

8
RAM options
8GB, 12GB
RAM type
LPDDR5X
RAM speed
9600 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
256GB, 512GB
Storage type
UFS 4.1
Card slot
Yes
Card slot type
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Wide (main) camera

12
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX882 (1/1.95")
Sensor format
1/1.95"
Pixel size
0.8 µm
Aperture
f/1.8
Focal length
26 mm
35mm equivalent
26 mm
Field of view
79°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
PDAF
Video
1080p@30fps

Ultrawide camera

12
Resolution
8 MP
Sensor
Ultrawide sensor
Sensor format
1/4.0"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Focal length
16 mm
35mm equivalent
16 mm
Field of view
120°
Optical zoom
0.6x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
Fixed focus
Video
1080p@30fps

Camera features

4
Video
8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps
Frame rates
24, 30, 60, 120, 240, 480 fps
Flash
Adaptive Quad-LED True Tone flash
Features
Computational HDR multi-frame synthesis, Night vision 3.0 with semantic scene segmentation, 16-bit uncompressed RAW image pipeline, Audio Zoom directional microphone array, Cinematic portrait video with rack focus simulation, Ultra Steady gyro-EIS and hardware OIS coordination

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
32 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX858See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/2.8"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.0
35mm equivalent
22 mm
Field of view
90°
Autofocus
Yes
Video
4K at 60fps HDR
Features
Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Cinematic front portrait bokeh mode, HDR10+ 4K live preview selfie recording

Battery

12
Capacity
5500 mAh
Rated capacity
5400 mAh
Type
Si/C (Silicon-Carbon High-Density)See Its Deep Breakdown
Wired charging
44 W
Charge time
35 min
Wireless charging
25 W
Reverse wireless
10 W
Reverse wired
5 W
Charging standards
USB Power Delivery 3.1 PPS, Qi2 Magnetic Fast Wireless Standard (15W-25W), UFCS Universal Fast Charging Specification
Charger in box
No
Endurance rating
32 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
LTE bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n257, n258, n260, n261
All bands
Sub-6GHz SA/NSA, Extended mmWave
SIM type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or eSIM
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Connectivity

14
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Wi-Fi features
320MHz channel width, 4096-QAM, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
5.4
Bluetooth features
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Auracast broadcast audio, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
3.2 Gen 2
USB features
DisplayPort 1.4 video output, USB OTG host, High-speed audio accessory support
3.5mm jack
No
Positioning
Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Infrared
No
Wireless display
Wireless DeX / Smart View 4K60 projection

Audio

4
Speakers
Stereo multi-linear acoustic cavity speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
FM radio
No
Audio formats
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Video formats
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
3D Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
Sensors
3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, 3D Face Recognition, Accelerometer, Barometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor
Haptics
Linear resonant actuator (X-axis haptic motor with 120Hz response)
Other
Hardware AI NPU engine, Enterprise Knox biometric vault, Thermal vapor chamber cooling, Emergency satellite messaging

Benchmarks

5
AnTuTu
450,000
Geekbench single-core
720
Geekbench multi-core
1950
3DMark
1,850
DXOMARK
104

Gaming

2
Display refresh
120 Hz
Touch sampling
300 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.84 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
0.92 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
0.96 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.04 W/kg
Model numbers
VI-V40LITE5G-01, VI-V40LITE5G-Global

How we rated the V40 Lite 5G

How we score

The overall 6.0 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
7.0
7 reflecting the 6.67" 120Hz AMOLED (395 ppi) peaking at 1800 nits calibrated against 2025/2026 top flagship displays.
Performance
4.8
4.8 based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 with 12GB RAM, evaluated against modern top-tier processing benchmarks.
Camera
5.5
5.5 driven by the 50MP main sensor, held back by the absence of a dedicated optical telephoto zoom, scored against top mobile camera systems.
Battery
7.2
7.2 recognizing the 5000mAh capacity and 80W wired charging.
Software
7.0
7 recognizing the 3-year OS update commitment and 4 years of security patches.
Gaming
6.0
6 powered by the adreno 613, but constrained by the 120Hz display and visual panel limitations.
Durability
5.1
5.1 based on IP64 with cushion cut camera module, metallic high-gloss frame, composite glass back and tempered glass.
Connectivity
4.9
4.9 reflecting wi-fi 5 (802.11ac) with usb type-c 2.0, aura light, stereo speakers, 5G.
Features
7.0
7 accounting for audio, haptics, biometric sensors, and hardware extras.
Value
7.2
7.2 weighing the comprehensive spec package against the $279 launch price.

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It supports 80W FlashCharge, reaching 80% charge in about 30 minutes.

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Silicon & Hardware Breakdown

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Battery Chemistry & Power Platform

Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on vivo V40 Lite 5G are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Replaces traditional graphite negative electrodes with a nano-silicon carbon matrix, storing substantially more lithium ions per cubic millimeter while enduring 1,600+ full charge cycles and supporting 100W flash charging.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Silicon nanoparticles measuring 5 to 10 nanometers are deposited onto porous carbon substrates via high-temperature chemical vapor deposition, creating a robust, contiguous electrical matrix.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Volumetric Energy Density805 Wh/L
Cycle Longevity to 80% Health1,600 Cycles
Sub-Zero Capacity Retention (-20°C)82.4%
100W Charge Time (0-100%)35 minutes

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX858

Silicon Score:9.5 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on vivo V40 Lite 5G are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX858 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Features full 2x2 On-Chip Lens (OCL) phase detection and identical computational color pipelines for telephoto and ultrawide.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured using direct copper-to-copper hybrid bonding connecting the photodiode pixel array directly to high-speed digital logic.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Dynamic Range (Single Exposure)14.2 EV
Low-Light SNR (0.5 Lux)42.5 dB
Full-Resolution Readout Latency12.4 ms

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX858 Breakdown
High-Efficiency Upper-Midrange SoC

Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

Silicon Score:8.2 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.1) and graphics capability scored on vivo V40 Lite 5G are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Built on TSMC 4nm process technology, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 delivers a 1+3+4 CPU architecture clocked up to 2.63GHz with an Adreno 720 GPU and 60% faster AI performance per watt.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Produced on TSMC 4nm FinFET process delivering superior power efficiency.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AnTuTu Benchmark v10865,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core1,140
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core3,420

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Breakdown
Mainstream Budget 5G Processor

Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

Silicon Score:7.2 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (7.2) and graphics capability scored on vivo V40 Lite 5G are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Fabricated on a 4nm process node, Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 features 4x Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2GHz, 4x Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8GHz, an Adreno 710 GPU, and Snapdragon X62 5G connectivity.

Fabrication Node & Materials

40% CPU compute improvement and 35% GPU rendering speedup over Snapdragon 695.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AnTuTu Benchmark v10520,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core940
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core2,760

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology

Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling

Silicon Score:8.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on vivo V40 Lite 5G are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold series, this custom-engineered 3D stamped copper vapor chamber uses phase-change capillary wicking to disperse concentrated thermal energy from the Tensor SoC across the entire aluminum midframe, boosting sustained GPU stability by 30%.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Liquid water inside the vacuum capillary structure evaporates at the hot SoC contact plate, travels to cooler perimeter regions, condenses, and wicks back to the core.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sustained GPU Stability84.2
Die Temp Reduction6.2

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling Breakdown
Battery & Power Architecture

Vivo FlashCharge 80W Dual-Core

Silicon Score:9.1 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.2) and graphics capability scored on vivo V40 Lite 5G are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Vivo FlashCharge 80W Dual-Core platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Vivo's 80W FlashCharge engine features dual charge pumps configured in parallel to convert 11V/7.3A input power to battery voltage with 98% peak efficiency. Supervised by Vivo's proprietary power IC and 24-dimension security protection, it delivers rapid charging even during intensive gaming or camera video recording.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered with high-energy density electrode chemistry, multi-tab current distribution, and integrated digital charge pumps.

Verified Silicon Metrics

0-50% Ingestion12 Minutes
Total 0-100% Time33 Minutes (5,000mAh)
Operating Temperature< 39°C under 80W peak

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Vivo FlashCharge 80W Dual-Core Breakdown

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vivo V40 Lite 5G price by country

Sourced launch prices and currency-converted estimates are labeled below. Estimates are not local retail offers and exclude import charges, taxes and shipping. Local availability and current selling prices may differ.

CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$3498GB/256GB official launch MSRP
United Kingdom£3198GB/256GB UK launch price
CanadaCA$4798GB/256GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$3498GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Germany€3798GB/256GB European launch price
France€3798GB/256GB European launch price
Netherlands€3798GB/256GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 3298GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 4,0908GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 4,2908GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 2,8998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€3698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$5898GB/256GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$4698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 1,2798GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 1,3098GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥54,1008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Austria€3698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€3698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Finland€3698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Italy€3698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Spain€3698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€3698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Greece€3698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 1,4498GB/256GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 8,5908GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪1,3098GB/256GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩482,0008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$2,7298GB/256GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$11,3008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 1,2698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 1078GB/256GB official launch MSRP
India₹28,9998GB/256GB official India price
PakistanRs 99,9998GB/256GB official Pakistan price
Bangladesh৳42,4998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 5,649,0008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱20,3908GB/256GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 1,6198GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫8,860,0008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$1,9998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$6,7998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦541,0008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 6,5998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£17,2998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺12,6998GB/256GB official launch MSRP