Vivo’s latest V series offering is in town — the V30e. Positioned below the V30 and the V30 Pro, the newest member retains a camera-centric approach as its siblings. But with the slim design and decent spec-sheet, it is targeting premium mid-tier consumers. The Vivo V30e has been priced at Rs. 27,999 and Rs. 29,999 for the 128GB and 256GB storage variant respectively. But at this price range does this offer a fair deal? Giznext has managed to test the V30e and here you can read the review in pointers. Should you consider buying this new Vivo V series phone? Here’s our take:
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What’s In The Box?
- Vivo V30e handset (main unit)
- Transparent TPU case
- Warranty Card
- Quick Guide
- Sim Ejector Tool
- Charging brick
- USB Type-C cable
The Pros
Premium Design
The Vivo V30e flaunts the same luxury attire as its older siblings. It comes in dual color options including Silk Blue and Velvet Red. We received the latter which is all luxurious and with its sleek form factor and smooth gradient textured ribbon finish. The rear panel is smudge resistant and also is able to manage keep fingerprints impressions at bay. But we still will advise to use the transparent case to keep the rear protected from scratches.
The camera module is round and protruding comprising dual sensors and an aura LED ring light. This is the USP of the V30 series including V30e. You’ll also like the curved edges seamlessly blending with the front profile. Ports and keys are restricted to the left and bottom panel with the power and volume keys on the former and the USB Type-C, SIM slot, and the speaker grille on the latter. Overall, the V23e will steal the show.
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Clear And Smooth Visuals With 3D Curved Screen
The V30e sports a 6.78-inch 3D curved AMOLED screen. We found this to be another highlight of the V30e considering you get smooth and clear visuals throughout the screen time. The screen supports an FHD+ resolution and also 120Hz refresh rate.
The color production is crisp overall and the viewing angles with the 3D curved panel is good. Our testing included high-res video playback at different OTT platforms and also via the offline library. With streaming websites, the experience has been fairly good and you hardly witness the quality going for a toss. The same experience is with gaming too.
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Powerful Cameras
With the V30e, Vivo has once again showcased its camera prowess. Despite being the entry-level model in the V30 series, the V30e equips solid camera sensors both at the rear and front for a rich photography experience. The setup at the rear comprises a 50MP main Sony IMX 882 lens which is combined with an 8MP ultrawide lens.
We have seen the same primary camera lens on the remaining V30 series models and you can expect the same high clarity levels with this unit. The primary sensor has both AF and OIS support and combined with the new vivo HD portrait algorithm, the output is enhanced. Initial testing shows promising camera performance.
Even the portrait and night shots show good results overall. 4K video recording is another impressive feature offered by the V30e’s cameras. Be it for content creation or capturing moments, the V30e’s cameras will please the shutterbugs. Another big highlight is the studio quality Smart Aura light flash which not just helps capturing low- light shots but also add ambient lighting effects to the clicks.
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The Cons
Single RAM Option
Vivo V30e is launched in dual configurations. While it comes with two storage variants, RAM option is kept single. This is the only con for the consumers who wish to buy a unit with higher RAM capacity. But the performance isn’t compromised much. With the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset paired up with 8GB RAM, you can expect fairly good performance be it for general app usage or gaming. Multitasking experience is fairly decent with the handset delivering less lags and hiccups during extensive usage.
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Charging Speeds Slightly Higher Would Have Been A Better Deal
Now, the Vivo V30e gets a beefy 5,500 mAh battery. And considering its an ultra slim device, this big battery setup is indeed a perk. However, the handset comes with only 44W fast charging support. While this isn’t a slow charging speed, a 67W or higher charging would have made it the best deal for its price point. Nevertheless, you can expect a good backup despite heavy usage and would need fewer re-plugs throughout the day.
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Conclusion
Vivo V30e is apparently a mixed bag which can be great deal for the users looking for a complete package under Rs. 30,000. This phone fits for all modern consumers who need entertainment and performance aspects being met by a single device. While there are a few drawbacks such as not so super-fast charging and a cluttered UI, the V30e overall pits itself as a solid unit as a daily driver.
