The Vivo V30e has been launched as the third V30 series phone, following the Vivo V30 and V30 Pro, in India. The V30e is also heading to other Asian markets like Malaysia and Indonesia. Like the standard and Pro models, the V30e comes with an attractive design and promises a stellar photography experience. Here is a look at our hands-on experience with the device.
Vivo V30e: What’s in the box?
The Vivo V30e’s retail box includes the following items: the V30e handset, a transparent case, a 44W charger, a USB-A to USB-C cable, a SIM ejector tool, a warranty card, and Quick Start Guide.
Design and Display
The Vivo V30e has a sleek and slim design, measuring around 7.99mm in thickness. Despite having a slim body, the phone packs a 5,500mAh battery, which is 500mAh larger than what most mid-range phones currently offer. Showcased in the images here is the Velvet Red edition of the V30e. It also comes in a Silk Blue variant.
The Velvet variant looks quite luxurious with a matte finish when there is less light and has a glittery appeal when viewed under sunlight. The textured ribbon strip on the right adds a unique touch to the device. Like the other V30 models, the V30e sports a curved-edge AMOLED display on the front with slim bezels around. Overall, the phone has a good in-hand feel. As far as durability is concerned, it offers IP64-rated water and dust resistance.
The Vivo V30e has a 6.78-inch curved-edge AMOLED display that delivers a 93.3 percent screen space. The display supports an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, a P3 color gamut, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. With a maximum brightness of 1,300 nits, which offers a good viewing experience under bright sunlight. For eye protection, the V30e is an SGS low blue light, low motion, and low flicker certified.
Camera Capabilities
It goes without saying that cameras are the major strengths of the Vivo V30e. The round camera module on the back has an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 primary camera, which is accompanied by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens. The main camera doubles up as a portrait lens with a 50mm focal length, and it also supports 2x in-sensor zoom. It also supports up to 4K 30fps video recording.
The dual-camera setup is coupled with Aura Light LED, which gives studio-like control over soft lighting with varying distances and color temperatures from 1000K to 9000+K. Shown below are some of the camera samples.
On the front, the Vivo V30e has a 50-megapixel selfie camera with support for eye autofocus and 4K video recording. It uses advanced focusing algorithms to keep you in focus, delivering poster-quality images with clear details and a natural bokeh effect. The selfies in low light are also acceptable.
Performance
Under the hood, the Vivo V30e offers the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, LPDDR4x RAM, and UFS 2.2 storage. The phone offers 8 GB of virtual RAM and a dedicated microSD card slot.
This combination of hardware ensures smooth performance and is sufficient for casual gaming. The 5,500mAh battery takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes to achieve a full charge using the 44W fast charger. The phone ships with Android 14 and FunTouch OS 13. It is confirmed to receive three generations of Android updates and four years of security updates.
Final Thoughts
Overall, the Vivo V30e appears to be a compelling option for those seeking a premium-looking smartphone experience with a good display, flagship-grade cameras, and performance, including a longer battery life. Additionally, it’s good to see Vivo offering a longer software update and raising the durability factor by offering an IP64-rated chassis.
While the Vivo V30e offers an impressive array of features, it’s notable that the device lacks dual speakers, which are increasingly common even in lower-priced smartphones. For example, the Vivo T3x 5G, a more budget-friendly option, includes dual speakers. Although the absence of a second speaker in the V30e is not a deal-breaker, it would have been a nice addition to enhance the audio experience. While there are a couple of competitors in the Vivo V30e’s price segment, the Realme 12 Pro series and the Oppo Reno 11 are the only camera-focused rival phones.
Vivo V30e price in India
The Vivo V30e has been launched in India with two storage variants:
- 8GB+128GB: Rs 27,999 (~$335)
- 8GB+256GB: Rs 29,999 (~$360)
- Colors: Silk Blue and Velvet Red
Pre-booking for the Vivo V30e is currently open in India. Starting May 9, the smartphone will be available for purchase through Flipkart, Vivo India’s e-store, and offline retail stores. Online buyers can enjoy a 10 percent discount through HDFC and SBI banks. Offline buyers can benefit from a flat 10 percent discount with ICICI, SBI, IndusInd, IDFC, and other banks. Additionally, offline buyers can also avail of a 12-month zero-downpayment option with select NBFC partners.
Disclaimer: All of the opinions in this Vivo V30e first impressions post are mine and based on my own experiences. There has been no editorial input from Vivo.
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