When it comes to camera smartphones, vivo’s midrange V series doesn’t miss out. The recently launched Vivo V27 5G shows off its prowess in photography and videography.
UNBOXED
The Vivo V27 comes in a gray silver box containing a 66W power brick, type-C charging cable, transparent back case, sim ejector tool, user guide and the phone itself with a pre-applied screen protector.
DESIGN
The V27 ships with a color-changing panel made of Fluorite AG Glass. The back is sensitive to UV light and changes from light blue to a deep dark teal for our Magic Blue unit.
The phone is quite light and slim which I really loved. And at 7.36 millimeters, the V27 is vivo’s thinnest phone. It uses glass for the front and back in a dual curve design and a frosted anti-glare finish that gives it a premium look and feel. The aspect ratio, the slimness and curved sides make the phone easy to hold.
The front is also very beautiful. We have a 6.78-inch OLED screen that is slightly curved at 60 degrees with thin bezels. The screen has a 1080 by 2400 pixel resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits brightness, P3 wide color gamut and HDR10+ support.
It is Widevine L1 certified and you can watch shows and movies in high quality.
We have a center punch hole that houses the 50MP selfie camera. There is an earpiece on the top bezel. Below the screen, we have a fingerprint reader under the display which is quick for unlocking the phone. The right side has the power button and volume rockers.
At the bottom, we have the type-c charging port, sim slot, and microphone and speaker grille. The top has a second microphone.
The overall design is superior to other midrange phones in the country.
PERFORMANCE
Vivo V27 ships with Android 13 and FunTouch OS 13 directly out of the box. FunTouch OS has neat customization features like always on display and the useful nano player music widget.
Running the phone is Dimensity 7200 paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. You also get 8GB virtual RAM.
This phone excels at multitasking thanks to the fast combination of processor and RAM along with the high refresh rate. Gaming is easy because you can play even on their highest graphics settings and you won’t experience any lag.
Game boost mode also gives you a more immersive gaming experience. The phone literally keeps it cool thanks to the Ultra Large Vapor Chamber Bionic Cooling System.
Overall, you get great performance with the vivo V27.
BATTERY LIFE PERFORMANCE
The Vivo V27 is powered by a 4600mAh battery and it really lasts. You can perform a full day of heavy multitasking with a charge left at night. Moderate use will last you about two days.
It takes you less than an hour to charge when it reaches 100%. 15 minutes it will be juice up to 50%.
CAMERA
The V27 has the same camera setup as its Pro sibling. We have a 50MP selfie camera with AutoFocus. Back cameras include a 50MP Sony IMX766V primary lens with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide lens and a 2MP macro sensor. We also have an AURA Light setup on the camera island that creates a soft lighting effect for lowlight portraits.
It is worth noting that the main main lens is co-developed by vivo and Sony. The sensor offers a 59% increase in photosensitive area and a 104% increase in single-pixel size area.
Video recording for both cameras is limited to 4K 30FPS and 1080P 60FPS. Portrait video is also supported for both cameras at 1080p 24fps.
The camera app has many modes to play with including 24 vlog modes with templates for food, travel, night and sports. There are also movie LUTs that are movie tone templates that range from nostalgia, retro, classic, mute, autumn and more.
Overall, the videos are really good. They are well-stabilized thanks to hybrid stabilization on all three cameras whether you shoot in daylight or at night. Videos appear smooth, detailed, vividly colored, sharp, bright, and clear with excellent dynamic range and contrast.
All these video features are in the clutch for content creators. When it comes to photography, the V27 packs quite a punch both in daylight and in low-light situations and that includes selfies. Blur and edge detection are really good in portrait shots.
Shots taken even in ultrawide mode came out detailed, really sharp and contrasty, with good dynamic range, well-saturated colors and decent white balance. You will love taking pictures with this phone.
Lowlight photography is also impressive on the vivo V27. The shots come out with great details, exposure, white balance, vivid colors and shadows.
The phone’s screen also supports XDR picture which allows HDR pictures to be displayed clearly and realistically.
VERDICT
The Vivo V27 not only nails it in the camera department, but we get a really bright, gorgeous and fast display, premium stylish design, color changing back, fast charging and solid battery life. The combination of software and hardware gives it excellent performance even beyond the performance of its rivals.
Overall, you get your money’s worth with the vivo V27 and I highly recommend you to get one especially if you are a content creator thanks to its impressive camera performance.
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
The Vivo V27 5G is priced at Khs 52,999 while the V27e starts at Ksh 37,999 at their official retail stores nationwide, and online at select ecommerce platforms.
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