Vivo V27 5G is a new smartphone that was launched back in March, which means that the tech gurus had enough time to put it to the test. You can read smartphone specs forever from any online source you want; if you don’t keep that specific phone in your hand to see in real life what it’s made of, everything else is worthless. In other words, online articles can exaggerate the reality.
Vivo V27 is a pretty interesting device, although we can’t really say that it qualifies as a flagship. The phone stands out for a few powerful features, and the first aspect that will catch your attention from the first moment you look at it is the screen size. That’s right; in case you’re one of those multiple guys and gals out there who are obsessed with large displays, well, first of all, we won’t judge you. Second, we need to say that the Vivo V27 will grant your wishes for sure when it comes to the display size. The device in question has an AMOLED screen that measures 6.78 inches. You don’t hear about such large displays for a smartphone every day, that’s for sure!
Now, let’s dive into more detail about what the Vivo V27 can do!
Platform
Running on the Android 13 operating system, complemented by Vivo’s Funtouch 13 user interface, the Vivo V27 phone can easily offer an intuitive user experience. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7200 chipset, which was built on the advanced 4 nm manufacturing process. This chipset is able to optimize power consumption, ensuring smooth multitasking for the user.
Vivo V27 also features an octa-core processor, with two high-performance Cortex-A715 cores clocked at 2.8 GHz, as well as six Cortex-A510 cores for efficient everyday tasks. This configuration is able to strike a balance between power and energy efficiency.
To deliver impressive graphics performance for gaming and other tasks, the Vivo V27 is also equipped with the Mali-G610 MC4 GPU. This graphics processing unit is able to ensure an immersive and lag-free experience.
Cameras
The Vivo V27 smartphone has an impressive camera system that can capture stunning photos and videos. On its rear, the Vivo V27 features a triple camera setup. The main camera is a powerful 50 MP lens with a wide aperture of f/1.9. This sensor offers great image quality in low-light conditions, thanks to its large 1/1.56″ sensor size and the optical image stabilization (OIS) technology. The phase detection autofocus (PDAF) is also there in order to ensure quick and accurate focusing.
The Vivo V27 also sports an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture. This lens provides a 120˚ field of view, allowing users to capture expansive landscapes or group photos with not much of a fuss. Let’s also not forget about the 2 MP macro lens that features an f/2.4 aperture, which can prove to be useful for capturing intricate close-up shots with a detailed focus on small subjects.
The camera system of the Vivo V27 is equipped with powerful features as well. For instance, we have the panorama mode for capturing wide scenic views, the ring-LED flash for well-lit images, and HDR (High Dynamic Range) for balanced exposure and vibrant colors. Moreover, the phone can record video in 4K at both 30 and 60 frames per second (fps), as well as in 1080p at 30fps. The addition of gyroscopic electronic image stabilization (EIS) is able to ensure steady footage even during handheld recording.
Vivo hadn’t forgotten about selfie enthusiasts when it came up with the capabilities of the V27 phone, either. The device incorporates a high-resolution 50 MP front-facing camera. This camera sports a wide f/2.5 aperture and autofocus (AF) capabilities that can help those in need of detailed self-portraits. Similar to the rear camera, the front camera also supports video recording at 4K resolution with gyroscopic EIS.
Battery
Those in need of plenty of battery power surely won’t have to complain too much in this area when it comes to what the Vivo V27 has to offer. The phone comes equipped with a Li-Po 4,600mAh battery that’s non-removable. The device also offers 66W wired charging. If you need to get it going fast, you need to keep in mind that it’s possible to charge the phone for 50% in only 19 minutes. In other words, you can get enough battery power for your phone before going to work while you watch a YouTube video, for instance.
The new Vivo V27 smartphone also comes with generous internal storage options and ample RAM. In this way, the user will have sufficient space for storing files, apps, and media. The phone offers three configurations to cater to different user needs, so there’s something for everyone! The base model features 128GB of internal storage, while the two higher-tier options provide even more space due to the 256GB of internal storage.
As for the RAM options, the Vivo V27 isn’t doing badly in this area, either. The base and mid-tier configurations feature 8GB of RAM, which is more than enough for handling various tasks simultaneously. For those users who want even more power, it needs to be said that the highest-tier option of the phone boasts an impressive 12GB of RAM.
In the end, it needs to be said that you most probably won’t have to worry when it comes to upgrading the Vivo V27 to Android 14 as soon as the operating system from Google becomes available in stable form this fall.
Tim M. Hill helped bring Digital-Overload from a weekly newsletter to a full-fledged news site by creating a new website and branding. He continues to assist in keeping the site responsive and well organized for the readers. As a writer to Digital-Overload, Tim mainly covers mobile news and gadgets.