Vivo V40e performance review: is it best performing smartphone under Rs 30,000?

Published On: September 27, 2024

The Vivo V40e is a solid performer for the price. Powered by the mid-range MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC and 8GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks smoothly and provides a satisfying gaming experience with minimal frame drops or overheating. However, if synthetic benchmark scores are anything to go by, the Vivo V40e falls short of the more powerful Motorola Edge 50, Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, and OnePlus Nord 4.

The Motorola Edge 50, OnePlus Nord 4, and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are all popular options in the sub-Rs 30,000 segment. The Motorola Edge 50 is powered by Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE chipset, whereas the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and OnePlus Nord 4 rock MediaTek Dimensity 7350 SoC and Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoCs under the hood. To see how the Vivo V40e stacks up, we put it to the test against these competitors in a detailed performance review, focusing on whether it holds up for power users. We ran a variety of tests, from popular benchmark apps to gaming sessions, to evaluate each device’s CPU, GPU, thermal management, and throttling performance. Read on to find out where the Vivo V40e stands.

Table of Contents

Verdict

Category	Winner
AnTuTu	OnePlus Nord 4
Geekbench	OnePlus Nord 4
Burnout	Motorola Edge 50
Gaming	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

AnTuTu

AnTuTu is a globally recognised benchmarking app that automates various activities to assess a smartphone’s CPU, GPU, memory, and overall user experience. It generates individual scores for each component, along with an aggregate total. A higher score indicates stronger performance in real-world usage.

The Vivo V40e achieves a score of 6,70,195 on AnTuTu, which is respectable but underwhelming for the price and against the competitors. The Motorola Edge 50, which is powered by Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE chipset, achieved 7,14,295 on the test, whereas the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus with MediaTek Dimensity 7350 SoC and 12GB RAM returned 7,71,491. Ideally, these smartphones should be better than the Vivo V40e in the processing and GPU capabilities, but the difference may not be apparent in actual scenarios. Interestingly, per AnTuTu, the Vivo V40e delivers superior memory performance, indicating enhanced efficiency at handling data and multitasking compared to the Motorola and Nothing offerings.

However, the Vivo smartphone, Motorola Edge 50 and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are no match to the Antutu performance of the OnePlus Nord 4. Thanks to its Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC and 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, the OnePlus smartphone scores a whopping 11,69,622 on the benchmarking app. This is significantly better than its rivals, excelling in every department be it processing capabilities, graphics, memory, and overall user experience.

Winner: OnePlus Nord 4

Geekbench

Geekbench is a popular benchmarking app that analyses the CPU performance of a device. Much like AnTuTu, it automates a series of tasks to assess the efficiency of the CPU’s single and multiple cores. Performance is quantified through scores, which are categorised into two types: single-core and multi-core. The single-core score assesses performance for lighter tasks such as web browsing and scrolling, whereas the multi-core score measures the capability to handle more demanding tasks like image editing. The higher the score, the better the performance.

The Vivo V40e, with a score of 962 on Geekbench’s single-core test, lags behind its competitors. The OnePlus Nord 4 leads with an impressive score of 1,744, followed by the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus at 1,121 and the Motorola Edge 50 at 1,117. This suggests that the Vivo smartphone may not excel in handling lighter tasks that rely on single-core performance. However, its multi-core performance appears to be more competitive, achieving a commendable score of 2,892, which outpaces the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus’s score of 2,203.

That said, the Motorola Edge 50 and OnePlus Nord 4 are likely to outperform the Vivo smartphone when it comes to handling heavier tasks. The Motorola device achieves a score of 3,048 on the multi-core test, while the OnePlus Nord 4 surpasses them all with an impressive score of 4,365 in Geekbench’s multi-core test.

Winner: OnePlus Nord 4

CPU Throttle

Managing a task and sustaining performance over time are two distinct challenges. A smartphone may handle everything thrown at it initially, but what occurs when it is required to perform the same task for an extended period? Does it throttle, or does it maintain consistent performance without heating up? This is the focus of our CPU throttle test. We conducted the test through the Burnout app, which puts the CPU, GPU, and NPU under intense test.

The OnePlus Nord 4 showed significant throttling, with its performance dropping to 48.8 percent. The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus performed slightly better, exhibiting 53.3 percent throttling, while the Vivo V40e maintained 62.6 percent of its peak performance under sustained loads. However, the Motorola Edge 50 proved to be the most effective of the group, throttling to just 77 percent of its peak performance during the test. Theoretically, this indicates the Motorola smartphone should be better at handling extensive activities like gaming. Find it out in our following test.

Winner: Motorola Edge 50

Gaming

After testing the smartphones with benchmarking apps, it’s time to assess their real-world performance—and what better way than gaming? High-end games, in particular, push a device’s CPU and GPU to the limit. We chose popular titles like BGMI, Call of Duty, and Real Racing 3, playing each for 30 minutes on all four devices to measure thermal management and average frames per second (FPS). Good thermal management is crucial for maintaining peak performance without consuming too much power and significant frame drops, which can cause stuttering and disrupt gameplay.

Smartphones	Avg FPS after 30 minutes
Smartphones	BGMI	Call of Duty	Real Racing 3
Vivo V40e	37.23	55.77	57.34
Motorola Edge 50	35.37	52.74	56.5
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	37.72	54.8	59.07
OnePlus Nord 4	35.64	53.54	58.84

When it comes to FPS performance, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus outshines its competitors. Except for Call of Duty, it consistently maintains a higher FPS than the Motorola Edge 50, OnePlus Nord 4, and Vivo V40e. Surprisingly, despite its higher AnTuTu and Geekbench scores, the OnePlus Nord 4 struggles with a lower FPS than the Vivo V40e, particularly in BGMI and Real Racing 3. The Vivo smartphone also holds an advantage over the Motorola Edge 50.

Smartphones	Temperature increase
Smartphones	BGMI	Call of Duty	Real Racing 3
Vivo V40e	5.1 degrees	3.2 degrees	4 degrees
Motorola Edge 50	8.3 degrees	9.2 degrees	6 degrees
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	4.2 degrees	5.2 degrees	2.8 degrees
OnePlus Nord 4	8.8 degrees	10.2 degrees	4.4 degrees

We can also vouch for the Vivo V40e thermal management. After playing the game for 30 minutes, the handset heated up by 12.3 degrees on aggregate, which is just 0.1 degrees more than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus. The Motorola Edge 50 and OnePlus Nord 4 heated substantially by 23.5 and 23.4 degrees respectively. However, it is worth mentioning that the OnePlus smartphone boasts an all-metal body which unlike plastic has a high thermal conductivity.

Winner: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

Final verdict

The Vivo V40e may not be an outright winner in any category, but it delivers a balanced performance in most scenarios. The handset manages to hold its own in real-world tasks such as gaming, despite its underwhelming benchmark performance. Moreover, the V40e’s strength lies in its thermal management and respectable multi-core performance, making it a reliable option for everyday usage and extended sessions of gaming without significant overheating. We came across no noticeable stutter or lags while playing games on this device. Moreover, the handset performs seamlessly for regular activities such as browsing, social media scrolling, video streaming, and other activities.

However, if sheer performance is your priority, the OnePlus Nord 4 (review) stands out, dominating benchmarks, CPU power, and multi-core performance. Meanwhile, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (review) offers superior gaming performance with impressive thermal management. Both these smartphones should appeal to power users, whereas the Motorola Edge 50 (review) is a reliable choice for everyday users for its asking price.