Comparing Vivo V40e and Vivo V40: what are the differences?

Vivo V40e has launched in India as the new phone is part of the Vivo V40 series but a more affordable option. With the Vivo V40e, you get the slim and premium design as the other Vivo V40 series phone but at a much cheaper price. If you’re wondering how different is the Vivo V40e from the Vivo V40, you have come to the right place.

In this article, we’ll compare the Vivo V40e with the Vivo V40 to check how these two V40 family phones differ from each other across all the hardware departments. 

Vivo V40e vs Vivo V40: price in India

Vivo V40e

Vivo V40

Rs 28,999 for 8GB RAM and 128GB storage

Rs 34,999 for 8GB RAM and 128GB storage

Rs 30,999 for 8GB RAM and 256GB storage

Rs 36,999 for 8GB RAM and 256GB storage

Rs 41,999 for 12GB RAM and 512GB storage


The more premium Vivo V40 starts at Rs 34,999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, while the Vivo V40e starts at Rs 28,999 and comes with the same storage option. However, the Vivo V40 offers up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, while the Vivo V40e only offers 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. 

Vivo V40e vs Vivo V40: design

Specs

Vivo 40e

Vivo V40

Colour

Royal Bronze, Mint Green

Titanium Gray, Lotus Purple, Ganges Blue

Dimensions

163.7 x 75 x 7.5 mm

164.2 x 75 x 7.6 mm

Weight

183g

190g

Protection

IP64

IP68


In the design department, both phones have an identical body and it would be difficult to tell them apart at a glance. The Mint Green edition of the Vivo V40e and the Ganges Blue variant of the Vivo 40 have a pattern finish at the back, giving them a premium look. The other shades of both phones have a plain finish. 

Vivo V40e

The Vivo V40 (review) has an IP68 rating offering protection against dust particles and making it suitable for use in rain and underwater up to 1.5m for 30 minutes. The Vivo V40e only has IP64 protection against dust and water splashes. However, the Vivo V40e is compact and lighter than the Vivo V40. 

Vivo V40
Vivo V40

Vivo V40e vs Vivo V40: display

Phone

Display

Vivo 40e

6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 388ppi, 1080×2392 resolution

Vivo V40

6.7-inch 1.2K AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 453ppi, 1260×2800 resolution, Schott Xensation Alpha


The Vivo V40 has a superior 1.2K (1260×2800) resolution than the Vivo V40e’s Full-HD+ (1080×2392) resolution, offering a clear viewing experience. It also has Schott Xensation Alpha protection for scratches and general wear and tear. The Vivo V40e features a slightly taller screen, Wet Touch technology, and Schott Up Glass protection for drops and shocks. 

Vivo V40
Vivo V40

Vivo V40e vs Vivo V40: performance

Phone

Processor

Vivo 40e

MediaTek Dimensity 7300

Vivo V40

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3


The Vivo 40 draws power from he Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, while the Vivo V40e comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip. In our testing, the Vivo V40 scored 8,10,635 points on AnTuTu and 1,165 points for the single-core test with 3,216 points for the multi-core test on Geekbench.

Vivo V40e vs Vivo V40: cameras

Phone

Rear cameras

Front camera

Vivo V40e

50MP primary camera with OIS, 8MP ultrawide lens, 4K at 30fps

50MP front camera with 4K recording

Vivo V40

50MP primary camera with OIS, 50MP ultrawide lens, 4K at 30fps

50MP front camera with 4K recording


While both phones have a 50MP primary and 50MP front camera, the Vivo V40 has a superior secondary 50MP ultrawide lens than the Vivo V40e’s 8MP ultrawide sensor. The higher megapixel count will result in more detailed, clear wide-angle shots. Besides this, you can expect a similar camera performance from both phones.

Although, our detailed review of the Vivo V40e will be able to give you a much better idea of its camera performance. You can check out the camera samples taken by the Vivo V40 below:

Vivo V40e vs Vivo V40: battery and charging

Phone

Battery

Charging speed

Vivo V40e

5,000mAh 

80W

Vivo V40

5,000mAh

80W


Both Vivo V40e and Vivo V40 come with a 5,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. In our testing, the Vivo V40 ran for over 13 hours on the PCMark’s battery test and took 35 minutes to go from 20 percent to 100 percent battery level. You can expect similar results with the Vivo V40e as well. 

Vivo V40e vs Vivo V40: software

Phone

Software

Vivo V40e

Android 14 with FuntouchOS, 3+4 update policy

Vivo 40

Android 14 with FuntouchOS, 3+4 update policy


Vivo V40

The Vivo V40e and Vivo 40 run on FuntouchOS based on Android 14 out of the box. Both phones come with a few pre-loaded apps that you can uninstall. Vivo promises three years of OS releases and four years of security patches with both V40e and V40. Moreover, both phones offer the same AI tools that add to the overall experience. Thus, you can expect a similar software experience with both phones. 

Key Specs

vivo V40e
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | 8 GBProcessor
6.77 inches (17.2 cm) Display
50 MP + 8 MPRear camera
50 MPSelfie camera
5500 mAh Battery
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vivo V40e Price
Rs. 28,999
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Key Specs

vivo V40
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | 8 GBProcessor
6.78 inches (17.22 cm) Display
50 MP + 50 MPRear camera
50 MPSelfie camera
5500 mAh Battery
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vivo V40 Price
Rs. 32,800
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Key Specs

vivo V40e
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | 8 GBProcessor
6.77 inches (17.2 cm) Display
50 MP + 8 MPRear camera
50 MPSelfie camera
5500 mAh Battery
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vivo V40e Price
Rs. 28,999
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Key Specs

vivo V40
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | 8 GBProcessor
6.78 inches (17.22 cm) Display
50 MP + 50 MPRear camera
50 MPSelfie camera
5500 mAh Battery
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vivo V40 Price
Rs. 32,800
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