After the launch of Vivo V25 and Vivo V25e, Vivo is set to release its premium midrange and midrange phones, Vivo V27 5G and Vivo 27e, respectively in Nepal. The V series phones by Vivo are some of the most loved smartphones in Nepal with their beautiful design and specs in the price range. So time will tell if the new phones will retain that image.
Here, we will talk about Vivo’s V27 5G, which has already got a positive review in India.
Specifications
| Dimensions | 164.1 × 74.8 × 7.36 mm (Noble black) 164.1 × 74.8 × 7.4 mm (Flowing gold, magic blue, and emerald green) |
| Weight | 180 grams |
| Display size | 6.78 inches |
| Display type | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400×1080 (FHD+) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| OS | Funtouch OS 13 Global, Android 13 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Selfie camera | 50MP |
| Rear camera | 50MP main camera 8MP ultra-wide camera 2MP macro camera |
| Sim | Dual sims |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Battery | 4600mAh |
| Charging | 66W (11V/6A) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Ambient light sensor | Proximity sensor | E-compass| In-display fingerprint sensor | Gyroscope |
| Colours | Noble black and magic blue |
| Price | Rs 58,999 (8/256GB) |
Design and display
Vivo V27 5G has a beautiful design with a thickness of 7.4mm. The magic blue colour option has a colour-changing glass back, which when shown in the sun or direct UV light can darken the colour. The back features a triple camera setup in a slightly bumped curved rectangle area. It would not wobble when kept on the back. The rear camera also features an aura, a ring-shaped flashlight that adds an aesthetic look. This light has two LED lights allowing users to click nice and detailed pictures even in a dark room.
The front of Vivo V27 5G has a 3D curved display with a hole-punch camera cutout. The bezels are at the top and the bottom as the sides curve into the frame. The in-hand experience of the smartphone is light and feels premium. Even having a lightweight and thin thickness, it can withstand a drop from a handheld height.
It has a display of 6.78 inches with a screen-to-body ratio of 90.4 per cent. The AMOLED technology of the display produces deep blacks, vivid colours, and high contrast ratios. It can exhibit up to one billion colours. The display has a 120Hz refresh rate, making it smoother for scrolling and animations. It also supports HDR10+ for a more realistic visual experience. It has resolution is 1080×2400 pixels, with a density of 388 pixels per inch (PPI) and a 20:9 aspect ratio.
Performance and storage
Vivo V27 5G is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7200 chipset, built on the 4-nanometer process. The octa-core CPU features two high-performance Cortex-A715 cores clocked at 2.8 GHz and six Cortex-A510 cores. It is equipped with the Mali-G610 MC4 GPU, which provides smooth and responsive graphics performance. The OS in the smartphone includes Vivo’s own Funtouch 13, which is based on Andriod 13 that offers several customisation options and features.
In Nepal, it is available with only one RAM and storage option, which are 8GB and 256GB respectively excluding the 12GB RAM and 128GB storage options.
Camera
Vivo V27 5G has a triple camera setup on the back, which includes a 50 MP Sony IMX766V primary camera with a wide aperture of f/1.9, PDAF and OIS, which helps to keep images stable and focused. The remaining sensors include an 8MP ultrawide camera with a 120˚ field of view and a 2MP macro camera. It can record 4K videos at 30/60fps and 1080p videos at 30fps with a stabilisation feature for less shaky videos.
The rear camera system supports various shooting modes, including night, portrait, photo, video, micro movie, high resolution, pano, documents, slo-mo, time-lapse, supermoon, pro, sports, double exposure, dual view, and live photo. These modes allow users to experiment with different types of shots, from slow-motion videos to time-lapse photography.
On the other hand, the front camera is equally impressive, with a 50MP sensor and a wide aperture of f/2.5. The front camera also supports various shooting modes similar to the rear camera system. It can also record 4K videos at 30fps and 1080P videos at 30fps.
Battery and others
Vivo V27 5G is equipped with a powerful 4600mAh battery that can last all day with moderate to heavy use. Moreover, it supports super-fast charging technology with a 66W (11V/6A) charger, which can charge it from 0 per cent to 50 per cent in about 20 minutes.
It is equipped with a range of sensors, including an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, e-compass, in-display fingerprint sensor and gyroscope. In terms of connectivity, it supports dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) and Bluetooth 5.3 for faster data transfer and better signal reception. It also has a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer.
Out of the four colours–noble black, flowing gold, magic blue and emerald green–only two colours, noble black and magic blue, are available in Nepal.
The Vivo V27 5G is officially released in Nepal with a price tag of Rs 58,999 for the 8/256GB option.