Vivo V40 5G Review | Game & Performance Test | Not for Heavy Game?

Recently, Vivo announced the release of the “Vivo V40” in India. The Vivo V40 is targeting users who prioritize photography with decent performance, But how does it perform in real-world gaming scenarios? Welcome to GadgetsNex, a website that provides gaming performance reviews of mobile phones by analyzing technical data and real-world usage after testing them for a few days.

Vivo V40: Price and Overview

Vivo V40 launches in India on Aug 7th, available from Aug 13th, Starting price is 34,999 and can be purchased at a minimum priced of ₹31,499 (inclusive of offers). With Zeiss-powered cameras, it’s ideal for photography enthusiasts, but not targeted to heavy gamers.

Deep Hardware Review for Gaming Performance

Network, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth

During our game test, the strong network coverage and VoNR capabilities of the Vivo V40 significantly boosted gaming performance by ensuring uninterrupted connectivity.

Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 6 work flawlessly, with no issues. Bluetooth supports AAC connection, providing excellent bass and sound quality. There’s no 3.5mm headphone jack available, so you’ll need to rely on wireless earbuds.

Vivo V40: Display Review

Specs	Vivo V40 5G
Size	6.78 inches
Type	AMOLED, HDR10+
Refresh Rate	120Hz
Resolution	1260 x 2800 pixels
PPI	450PPI
Protection	Shott Xensation
Peak Brightness	4500nits
IP Rating	IP68

The Vivo V40 is equipped with a 120Hz AMOLED display with HDR10+ support, ensuring smooth visuals.

The 300Hz touch sampling rate responds adequately during BGMI gameplay, though it’s not the best in class.
The 4500 nits peak brightness offers excellent visibility outdoors, making it easy to play games and perform other tasks even in bright sunlight.
It support HDR video content on YouTube and Netflix with Widevine L1 support.

Vivo V40: Graphics GPU and Touch Sampling Rate

A mobile phone requires robust graphic hardware for better performance in games. The Vivo V40 is equipped with the Adreno 720 GPU, which provides decent graphic support.

Weight

Weighing in at 190g, the Vivo V40 is relatively light, making it comfortable for extended gaming sessions. Even after playing for an hour, I didn’t experience any pain in hand, thanks to the phone’s light design.

Vivo V40: Processor Performance Review

Specifications	Vivo V40 5G
Processor	Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
RAM Type	LPDDR4X
Storage Type	UFS 2.2
GPU	Adreno 720
Read Score	10535
Write score	9890

he Vivo V40’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 delivers great performance, with an AnTuTu score of 8,14,471, which is good for a phone who targets camera.
For BGMI, smooth casual gameplay requires a score above 7 lakh atleast, and the Vivo V40 comfortably exceeds this mark. It runs popular games like BGMI, gives good experience (tested at 60fps).
The VC cooling system also helps keep the processor cool and enhances its performance

This review analyzes specifications and tests gaming at 60fps to help you decide if the Vivo V40 is the right choice for you.

RAM – LPDDR4X

The Vivo V40 comes with LPDDR4X RAM, which is not impressive for this price range. Higher RAM types consume less energy and offer better power-saving capabilities, ensuring smooth multitasking and app switching.

Storage – UFS 2.2

The Vivo V40 is equipped with UFS 2.2 storage, which is somewhat disappointing given its price point. It should be UFS 3.1.

While file transfers, copying and pasting, and downloading are adequate, the 5G download speeds don’t perform as well as expected.

Vivo V40 – Antutu and Geekbench Scores

Antutu score – 814,471
Geekbench Single-core score – 1,164
Geekbench Multi-core score – 3,216
CPU Throttling – 89% of peak performance

These Geekbench and AnTuTu scores indicate average performance for a mobile phone at this price.

To understand its performance during longer session we do CPU throttling test where it scores 89℅ which is impressive, it indicates it can handle heavy task during longer session with smooth performance.

Vivo V40: BGMI Graphics Settings and Gameplay

BGMI Graphics	Vivo V40 5G
Smooth	Extreme
Balanced	Extreme
HD	Extreme
HDR	Extreme
Ultra HDR	Ultra
Extreme HDR	NA

Graphic Settings

Looking for the best BGMI graphics settings on the Vivo V40? Our above table provides a detailed breakdown to ensure smooth gameplay. The gyroscope works well, enhancing your overall gaming experience.

Gameplay

During a one-hour BGMI session on the Vivo V40, I experienced smooth performance with the ‘Smooth + Extreme’ settings, offering up to 60fps.

It gives smooth experience where it gives frame rate between 55 and 60fps during TDM matches. And between 50 and 60fps in classic games like Erangel, Sanhok, and Livik.
Occasionally, frame rates dipped below 50fps, especially during jumps and hot drops. Despite these fluctuations, the phone quickly returned to smooth performance.
The 300Hz touch sampling rate provided a fantastic response time, especially during in-game firing.
The battery drained by 17% after an hour of play, and the phone remained cool, even during intensive gaming sessions.

COD and Genshin Impact Settings

Call of Duty on the Vivo V40 runs smoothly at 60fps without noticeable frame drops. Genshin Impact also performs well at 40fps, with frame rates ranging from 35 to 40fps.

Battery: 5500mAh – Full Day Backup

The battery is crucial for every gamer. The Vivo V40 packs a 5500mAh battery with an 80W fast charger included in the box.

You can play games non-stop for 5 hours or perform any heavy tasks without issues.
The 80W charger takes just 50 minutes to fully charge the phone, which significantly enhances gaming performance. For daily use with social apps, it easily lasts a full day.

Vivo V40 Pros & Cons

Here’s a quick breakdown of the Vivo V40’s pros and cons to help you decide if it’s the right choice for you.

Positives:

Decent Performance: As a photographer with casual gamer its performance is good.
Impressive Camera: Collaboration with Zeiss makes the camera fantastic.
High-Quality Display: 120Hz AMOLED, HDR10+.
Fast Charging: 80W charger with a 50-minute full charge time.

Cons:

Not Value for money: Vivo taking much more for this processor.
Processor: This processor also available under 20,000.
Slower Storage: UFS 2.2 versus competitors’ UFS 3.1.
Benchmark Scores: Not the best, above 30 thousands rupees.

Conclusion

The Vivo V40 is a solid mid-range option for casual gamers who prioritize camera over performance. However, I haven’t seen lag in game sometimes happened but ok. If you’re a hardcore gamer needing top graphics and frame rates, you might want to consider phones with more powerful hardware. At a budget of ₹36,000, the Vivo V40 offers a well-rounded experience with decent gaming performance and excellent camera features. The Vivo V40 will be a value-for-money proposition if priced under ₹30,000, considering its impressive specs and Zeiss-powered cameras.