The mid-range has a new competitor in the form of the Vivo V40 5G, a smartphone that takes into account the preferences of users by including a ZEISS-certified camera for the first time in the brand’s mid-range and by including Aura Light, a distinctive feature that we have already seen in models such as the Vivo V29 5G. Without a doubt, the Vivo V40 5G is a great option for those looking for a mid-range smartphone focused on photography, especially portrait mode. However, before you decide, here are 5 mobile phones that you should buy instead of the vivo V40 5G.
Honor 200
We think there’s no more natural competitor for the Vivo V40 5G than the Honor 200, and besides using the same processor (Snapdragon 7 Gen 3), it also has a pretty full-fledged portrait mode.
Additionally, its camera system includes a lens that we find extremely useful: a 50-megapixel telephoto lens.
On the other hand, if you choose it, you will save about 50 euros. Or, if that fails, you can spend another 100 euros on its bigger brother, the Honor 200 Pro.
€549 euro in honor
OnePlus 11
Our main reason for recommending the OnePlus 11 as a particularly compelling alternative to the Vivo V50 5G is that we found it for $514 — a deal that’s hard to ignore as it’s undoubtedly one of the best high-end models in 2023.
Like the Honor 200, the OnePlus 11 offers a camera system that includes a telephoto lens, and we can immediately assure you that it delivers better results than the Vivo V40 5G in almost all lines, highlighting, of course, its 32MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom.
$514 on Amazon
Google Pixel 8
The Google Pixel 8 was one of the best smartphones of 2024. Its compact size, great camera, and software made it one of the best options, especially at the starting price of $699.
And while it’s definitely not the best camera you can own today, its 50-megapixel main lens is still a joy to use, especially because of all the software features like Google’s Magic Editor, a very useful and intuitive feature for removing unwanted objects from your photos.
$689 on Amazon
Xiaomi 13T
Our list of alternatives to the Vivo V40 5G would not be complete without a Xiaomi phone, and we chose the Xiaomi 13T. Yes, part of our choice is the inclusion of telephoto features that contribute to better performance, such as faster storage speeds (UFS 3.1 vs. UFS 2.2 on the Vivo V40 5G), but especially for its extremely competitive price: €399.
399 euros in Xiaomi
Motorola Edge 50 Pro
If you like Motorola phones and appreciate that their software is almost a version of “pure Android” (i.e. without a robust customization layer), the Motorola Edge 50 Pro might appeal to you, and it’s that in addition to the inclusion of a telephoto lens in the camera system (complemented by a 50-megapixel main lens and a 13-megapixel wide-angle lens), its 125W fast charging could be a significant differentiator.
Mexican Pesos for $10,340 on Amazon
Source: Digital Trends
