Vivo V40e battery review: how good is its battery compared to rivals?

We pit the Vivo smartphone against the same competitors from our performance review: the Motorola Edge 50, Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, and OnePlus Nord 4. Our testing involved a combination of synthetic benchmarks such as the PCMark battery test and real-world usage scenarios, including 30-minute video streaming on YouTube and running popular games like BGMI and Call of Duty Mobile to check for battery drain. Read on to find out which smartphone is optimally designed for longer battery life.

Verdict:

In our battery review of the Vivo V40e, the sub-Rs 30,000 smartphone managed to impress us with its outcome. While it did not defeat its rivals in all aspects, the Vivo V40e did extremely well in its battery efficiency during streaming and gaming. Its 5,500mAh battery has proved to be big enough to deliver solid backup for multitasking and gaming. However, handset falls short in synthetic benchmarks and charging speed tests.

Pros:

• Impressive battery efficiency
• Optimised for gaming and video streaming

Cons:

• Falls short in synthetic benchmark tests
• Not the fastest-charging phone

Vivo V40e battery review at a glance:

PCMark (higher is better)

Winner: OnePlus Nord 4

We had all devices charged to 100 percent, with brightness set to 80 percent and volume to 50 percent, before running the test. Thanks to their larger battery capacities, the OnePlus Nord 4 and Vivo V40e outperformed the Nothing and Motorola smartphones. The OnePlus smartphone offered roughly an hour long screen time than the Vivo V40e.

Real-world context: The Vivo V40e’s 5,500mAh battery is big enough to deliver anywhere between 5-6 hours of actual screen on time on actual usage and with standby battery drain. It’s a solid battery that can take the phone through a full day and then some on light days that involve mostly checking mail, browsing through social media and some light video streaming.

YouTube video streaming

30-minute YouTube streaming test to check battery drain (lower is better)

Winner: Vivo V40e

The Vivo V40e excelled in video streaming, showing superior optimisation compared to its main competitors. In contrast, the OnePlus Nord 4, despite topping the PCMark battery test, performed the worst in this area, lagging behind the Motorola Edge 50 and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, both of which come with smaller 5,000mAh batteries. It is worth mentioning that all smartphones come with similar display types and sizes.

Real-world context: The Vivo V40e is a great phone if you’re someone who loves to watch videos on the go. The phone’s battery is optimised in a way that ensures minimal battery drain during streaming. You will be able to watch for hours at a stretch and not worry about the battery dying on you by the end of the day.

Gaming

90-minute gaming test to check for battery drain (lower is better)

Winner: Vivo V40e

The Vivo V40e slightly outperformed the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus. The OnePlus Nord 4 ranked third, with the Motorola Edge 50 coming in a distant fourth. We tested all four devices using our standard games: BGMI, Call of Duty, and Real Racing 3. Display brightness, volume settings, and the graphics and frame rates of the games were maintained consistently across all devices.

After playing each game for half an hour, the Vivo V40e consumed a total of 17 percent of its battery, equivalent to 935mAh. In contrast, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus’s battery life decreased by 19 percent, or 950mAh. The OnePlus Nord 4 also experienced a 19 percent depletion; however, since it has a larger 5,500mAh battery compared to the Phone (2a) Plus, its battery consumption in absolute terms is 1,045mAh. The Motorola Edge 50 consumed a whopping 1,300mAh or 26 percent battery during our gaming test.

Real-world context: Once again, the Vivo V40e proved itself to be an efficient battery phone not just for video streaming but for gaming as well. If you are a mobile gamer, the Vivo V40e won’t disappoint as it will ensure low battery consumption while maintaining its cool as we have seen already in our gaming thermal test here.

Charging

The OnePlus Nord 4 supports 100W fast charging, whereas the Vivo V40e offers an 80W charging solution. The Motorola Edge 50 and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, meanwhile, come with 68W and 50W charging tech respectively. Except for Nothing, all devices are bundled with a compatible charger. We used the Edge 50 68W PD charger to conduct the charging test on the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus.

Charging test to see time taken to charge from 20 to 100 percent

Winner: OnePlus Nord 4

All four devices were charged from 20 percent to 100 percent. The OnePlus Nord 4 charged the fastest, taking under 30 minutes—impressive given its 5,500mAh battery. The Motorola Edge 50 came in second, though it’s worth noting that it has a 500mAh smaller battery than the Vivo V40e, which took just a couple of minutes longer to fully charge. The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has the slowest charging speeds of the bunch.

Real-world context: If you’re always on the move and need a phone that charges in minutes, the OnePlus Nord 4 is your best bet. However, if you want a balance of fast charging and longer battery life, the Vivo V40e is a strong contender.

Final verdict

This concludes our Vivo V40e battery review. The handset outperformed the competition in two out of the four tests we conducted, and in areas where it didn’t claim the top spot, it still put up a strong performance. The Vivo V40e should be your go-to choice over the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (review) and Motorola Edge 50 (review) for its superior backup, endurance, and charging speeds. However, against the OnePlus Nord 4, you should weigh in on your choices.

Both smartphones offer excellent value in their respective strengths, catering to different user preferences. The OnePlus Nord 4 (review) stands out with exceptional endurance in the PCMark battery test and charging speed, making it the go-to choice for users prioritising long-lasting performance and quick recharges. The Vivo V40e, on the contrary, shines in everyday usage, consuming the least battery in both YouTube streaming and gaming sessions, demonstrating strong optimisation for these tasks.

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