TECH giants vivo Malaysia recently unveiled the new V40 and V40 Pro, its latest smartphones designed to elevate the mobile portrait photography experience.
These latest models co-engineered with ZEISS – a leading tech enterprise in optics and optoelectronics, feature a professional-grade portrait system, including multifocal lens capabilities.
The V40 and V40 Pro also boast a powerful battery, all housed in a sleek, lightweight design, making them vivo's slimmest devices with a 5500 mAh battery to date.
Vivo Malaysia’s chief executive officer Mike Xu said, by incorporating groundbreaking multifocal lens technology, vivo has empowered Malaysians to capture professional-quality images with unprecedented versatility.
“Beyond photography, the V40 and V40 Pro seamlessly blend powerful performance, long-lasting battery life, and sleek design to enhance everyday life.
"The long-lasting battery, effortless performance, immersive display, and intuitive interface ensure that users can stay connected, productive, and entertained throughout their day.
“We think of each device as more than a smartphone, it is a companion that enhances every aspect of your digital life,” he added.
Pro-grade portrait photography
The V40 and V40 Pro are meticulously engineered for professional-level portrait photography.
Among its key features are the 50MP ZEISS OIS main camera that captures stunning details with advanced sensors and optical image stabilisation, ZEISS ultra wide-angle camera, and a ZEISS cinematic bokeh video.
Its ZEISS group selfie camera, on the other hand, delivers detailed and colourful selfies with AI facial contouring technology.
Studio-quality lighting
Both models introduce an upgraded AI Aura Light Portrait for studio-quality lighting. The Aura Light capabilities have been extended to include indoor backlit scenarios and support all focal lengths. The upgrades also feature:
The V40 Pro features a brighter and softer Aura Light, optimising lighting across various portrait scenarios.
Its AI 3D Studio Lighting ensures natural fill light in challenging conditions, while the Festival Portrait Style enhances colours for stunning group photos.
Additionally, the Dynamic Light feature activates Aura Light for notifications and photo countdowns, adding a touch of convenience and style.
Smooth performance, powerful battery
V40 and V40 Pro are designed to keep up with users' active lifestyle. The large 5500 mAh battery allows users to listen to music for up to 63 hours.
When the battery is low, users can rely on the 80W FlashCharge Technology and fast charging mode to quickly power up and stay connected.
The V40 series also delivers a seamless user experience for both work and entertainment, featuring powerful processors: the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ in the V40 Pro and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 in the V40.
Both models support up to 12GB of RAM plus 12GB of Extended RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and ample memory space.
Exquisite and durable
The V40 is available in stellar silver, nebula purple, and sunglow peach, each featuring an anti-fingerprint coating, while the V40 Pro comes in moonlight white and stellar silver, with AG technology for enhanced scratch and fingerprint resistance.
Pricing and availability
The vivo V40 series will be available in Malaysia starting from Aug 31 at authorised vivo stores nationwide and official online platforms on Shopee and Lazada.
The V40 is priced at RM 1,999 (256 GB) and RM 2,399 (512 GB), while the V40 Pro is priced at RM 3,299.
Customers who pre-order from now until Aug 30 will enjoy exclusive gifts, such as a DJI OSMO Mobile SE,vivo TWS 3e, and a limited-time warranty extension.
For more information on the V40 series, head on over to vivo Malaysia's official website and social media pages.