Highlights
- Vivo V27 Pro launched in India at the starting price of Rs 37,999.
- V27 Pro is 6.78 inches 3D curved AMOLED display smartphone powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8200 MT6896Z chipset and 128GB/8GB RAM or 256GB/8GB RAM or 256GB/12GB RAM storage variants.
- The smartphone runs on an Android v12 operating system.
- The most unique features of the smartphone include a 120Hz 3D Curved Display and Color Changing Back Panel Glass Design
- The smartphone is currently available in Magic Blue and Nobel Black Colour Variants.
- Expected to go on sale from 23rd March 2023, Vivo V27 Pro prebooking started from 1st March 2023.
The latest addition to Vivo V-Series smartphones is the elegant Vivo V27 Pro. Introduced as a successor to the previous V-series model, the Vivo V27 Pro price in India is starting from Rs 37,999.
Vivo V27 Pro comes with a 6.78 inches 3D curved AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 8200 MT6896Z chipset, a Triple Camera model on the backside including a 50MP primary camera, a 50MP Front Camera, 8GB RAM, 4500mAh Fast Charging enabled battery and Android v12 OS.
Vivo, retaining the uniqueness of its previous V-Series smartphones, has continued with the stylish colour-changing glass back panels for Vivo V27 Pro as well.
The smartphones are currently available in two colour variants, Magic Blue and Nobel Black.
Scheduled to go on sale from 23 March 2023, Vivo V27 Pro is available for pre-booking starting 1st March 2023 across offline and online stores.
So, does the new V-series smartphone with slight upgrades turns out to be worth the money the brand is expecting users to spend on it? Is Vivo V27 Pro the smartphone you should be considering while upgrading from your current handset? In this article, we are taking an in-depth look to find answers to these questions in our detailed Vivo V27 Pro Review.
Continue to read to find out more about the V27 Pro smartphone.
However, before we get to the review, let’s take a quick look at the Vivo V27 Pro’s key features and pros & cons.
Vivo V27 Pro – Key Features
- Smooth display loaded with 399ppi
- Triple Camera model on the backside
- 50MP Front Camera
- 8GB RAM
- MediaTek Dimensity 8200 MT6896Z chipset
- 4500mAh Fast Charging enabled battery
- 128GB internal storage
- Android v12 OS
Vivo V27 Pro – Pros and Cons
| Pro | Cons |
| Solid build and elegant smartphone design Impressive Battery Support Great looking 3D curved AMOLED display Efficient triple camera setup with supportive features Impressive 50MP front camera for selfies |
Stereo Speakers Missing Bloatware – a host of unnecessary pre-installed apps Mediocre performance Non-expandable storage No ingress protection |
Vivo V27 Pro – Unboxing
We get the Vivo V27 Pro in a stylish rectangle silver colour cover box with typical Vivo branding on the top.
As soon as we open the packaging box, we get the Vivo V27 Pro device neatly placed on top. Further, inside the box, we get a transparent TPU case, a quick start guide, different brand documentation, an 80W flash charge adapter, an 8A-rated USB-A-to-C cable and a stylish SIM ejecting tool.
It is important to note that although we get an 80W charger inside the box with Vivo V27 Pro, the smartphone however only supports 66W charging.
Another aspect instantly noticeable is that the smartphone comes with a pre-applied thin screen protective film to keep the device safe until a proper screen guard is applied.
Apart from the smartphone, the box contains:
- USB Type-C cable
- 66W adapter
- Protective case
- SIM ejector pin
- Warranty card and important documents
Vivo V27 Pro – Design
- Dimensions: 164.1 x 74.8 x 7.36 mm
- Weight: 182 grams
- Colour options: Magic Blue and Noble Black
- Fluorite AG Glass back
The Vivo V27 Pro sports a classy appearance with minimalist aesthetics and a curved display design.
The smartphone has a slim, lightweight, smooth design that is enhanced by its one-piece narrow frame. V27 Pro’s sleek body is merely 2.3 mm thin and complemented with the curved display, the smartphone glides in hands smoothly.
The smartphone is available in two colour variants, Magic Blue and Nobel Black.
The interesting design aspect that immediately catches our attention when we hold Vivo V27 Pro in our hands is the colour-changing back panel.
The Magic Blue colour variant back panel looks uber cool when it changes colour from light to dark blue in different light conditions and angles. Similarly, the Noble Black colour variant back panel changes its colour from the starry night sky to flickering light grey.
Moreover, the texture of the glass-build back panel gives a smooth and premium feel. The smartphone, further, has a set of speakers at the bottom along with a Type C port and a SIM tray. The volume rockers are on the right side with the power button next to them.
The design of Vivo V27 Pro also stands out because of its fluid camera layout that gives a sleek, attractive overall look to the smartphone.
The back camera layout, apart from the lenses, also houses something that Vivo is calling an Aura Light. The Aura Light is a ring shape light, which is meant to facilitate night photography.
Overall, Vivo V27 Pro scores big when it comes to the design departments and the in-hand appearance.
Vivo V27 Pro – Display
- 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED display
- 2400 x 1080 resolution
- Curved edges
- Single speaker
The display of the Vivo V27 Pro is definitely one of the major highlights of the smartphone. The 6.78 inches 3D curved AMOLED display comes with a 120Hz refresh rate and 20:9 aspect ratio.
This capacitive touchscreen with multi-touch functionality provides a highly premium viewing experience. Moreover, the 60° curvature of the front ensures a perfectly comfortable grip on the hands.
However, many users may find the large display size a bit of a problem in a one-hand operation.
The display also bears full high-definition plus (1,080 x 2,400) resolution, Widevine L1 certification, HDR10+ support, 388 ppi pixel density and a 90.42 per cent Screen-to-Body Ratio.
Another impressive aspect of the display is surely its performance under direct sunlight.
Vivo V27 Pro – Performance & Software
- MediaTek Dimensity 8200
- Up to 12GB RAM (extendable) and 256GB storage
- 4600 mAh battery, 66W wired FlashCharge
- Funtouch OS 13, based on Android 13
The Vivo V27 Pro is powered by the high-functioning MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC processor at its core.
This is one of the high-end chipsets in the market today and with a clock speed of 3.1GHz and an ARM Mali-G610 MC6 GPU, the performance of Vivo V27 Pro is extremely satisfying.
The chipset has been combined with 8GB / 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 storage for optimum performance.
The non-expandable storage is definitely a downer even though the smartphone supports up to 8GB of virtual RAM to cater for some storage requirements when needed.
Vivo V27 Pro is the 2nd smartphone after iQ00 Neo 7 to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset. The chipset has good performance.
It is based on 4nm manufacturing technology with 8 cores, out of which one Arm Cortex A78 core has a clock speed of 3.1GHz, 3 Arm Cortex A78 cores have a clock speed of 3.OGHz and the rest of the 4 Arm Cortex A55 cores have a clock speed of 2.0GHz.
The smartphone performs well in everyday use. Calling, social media scrolling, video streaming for hours, gaming, emails, and more everything is fast and smooth.
The best part about it was the smartphone never heated during the usage period.
The Vivo V27 Pro is a good option for gamers as well because the device can handle long gaming sessions. For best animations, one can set the refresh rate to 120Hz.
Heavy Games like Call of Duty, and Asphalt 9, also work fine on the smartphone. If you are someone who looks for good gaming while buying a smartphone, then Vivo V27 Pro won’t disappoint you.
Let’s take a quick look at the benchmark results
Overall, the Vivo V27 Pro promises the best-in-class performance along with proper stability.
Vivo V27 Pro – Camera
- 50MP OIS main (Sony IMX766V)
- 8MP ultra-wide
- 2MP super macro
- 50MP selfie camera with autofocus
Vivo V27 Pro sports an impressive camera setup with a 50-megapixel wide-angle primary camera, which is well complemented by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle camera and a 2-megapixel macro camera.
Moreover, for selfies and video calls, Vivo has packed a huge 50-megapixel front camera lens as well.
The photography experience with Vivo V27 Pro is delightful. The smartphone also has multiple in-built features such as Exposure Compensation, ISO control, various Shooting Modes, Continuous Shooting and High Dynamic Range mode (HDR).
Moreover, the rear camera model is supported by a unique feature that Vivo is calling an Aura Light. The impressive Aura Light is a ring shape flashlight positioned right next to the camera lenses for night photography assistance.
Vivo is naming this its low-light expert trio – the 50 MP Sony IMX766V Rear Camera, the Aura Light and the Portrait Mode. All three features together provide clear and natural-looking night portraits. Certainly, one of the coolest camera features!
Vivo V27 Pro – Battery
Vivo V27 Pro comes with a 4,600mAh battery support, which as per the brand’s claim can comfortably last for a day on average use.
On the PCMark battery test, V27 Pro scored well over 15 hours. Compared to several other smartphones in the category, this appears to be quite impressive.
The smartphone, although comes with a bundled 80W adapter, supports 66W fast flash charge. As per the brand’s claim, it would take a little less than an hour to fully charge the smartphone from 0 to 100 per cent and 19 minutes to move from 1 to 50 per cent.
The battery of Vivo V27 Pro also has a 2x Battery Lifespan, 24-Dimension Security Protection, and a Vivo Smart Charging Engine.
Vivo V27 Pro 5G Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark Tests | Scores |
| GeekBench 6 (single and multi- core) | 1210, 3627 |
| 3D Mark Extreme Stress test | 2230 |
| PC Mark Work 3.0 | 11916 |
Recently, Vivo’s sub-brand iqoo has also launched a smartphone with the same chipset, but the benchmark scores of Vivo V27 Pro are better. This means you get better performance with Vivo V27 Pro 5G.
The smartphone comes with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. It will be available in 3 storage variants, and it doesn’t have a micro SD card slot.
Coming to the software, the Vivo V27 Pro 5G runs Funtouch OS 13 based on Android 13. The device comes with a little bloatware but that can be deleted as per your needs.
Vivo has added some new features to the FunTouch OS this time. These include iManager, more options for video editing, and Material You coming with matching color schemes according to wallpapers.
The color of app icons can also be changed along with new options for battery privacy, personalization, and more.
Vivo V27 Pro Audio
Audio while calling is good as the speaker of the Vivo V27 Pro sounds loud. You can play music on it in one room and keep working nearby.
However, if you are someone who still likes to listen to music the old-fashioned way using wired headphones, you will not find a 3.5mm headphone jack on this one. You will either have to get a connector or use Bluetooth headphones.
Verdict
The Vivo V27 Pro faces a direct comparison with the V25 Pro launched last year. And in overall specs, V27 Pro is definitely an upgraded better version.
V27 Pro comes with a bigger and better screen, an improved camera module, and a noticeable premium appearance. Performance-wise too, Vivo V27 Pro scores big and manages to provide an impressive premium smartphone experience.
The camera functionality complements the smartphone well and will prove to be something that photo enthusiasts will surely appreciate. Although, the lack of any ingress protection is a major drawback.
In our overall experience, the Vivo V27 Pro, currently available at the starting price of Rs 37,999, is an elegant-looking smartphone that provides almost everything we expect from a premium device.
It performs when and where it matters the most to most users i.e. design, camera, battery and display.
Buy For
- 120Hz 3D Curved Display
- Color Changing Back Panel Glass Design
- 50 MP Sony IMX766V Rear Camera
- MediaTek Dimensity 8200 5G Processor
- 50 MP Eye AF Selfie Camera
Vivo V27 Pro – My Mobile Ratings
Design – 4/5
Display – 4/5
Software – 3/5
Camera – 3.5/5
Performance – 3.5/5
Battery – 3.5/5
Reasons to Buy Vivo V27 Pro
- Stylish slim design
- Long battery life
- 120Hz refresh rate
- New camera features
Reasons not to Buy Vivo V27 Pro
- Bloatware
- Competition offers better fast charging
- No ingress protection
- No stereo speakers
- Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos
Vivo V27 Pro – Full Specification
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 MT6896Z |
| Rear Camera | 108 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.6 inches (16.76 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | March 8, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 MT6896Z |
| CPU | Octa core (3.1 GHz, Single core, Cortex A78 + 3 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
Display
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.6 inches (16.76 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 399 ppi |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 108 MP, Primary Camera 8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 5 MP, Macro Camera |
|
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 12000 x 9000 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 32 MP, Primary Camera | |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
FAQs of Vivo V27 Pro
Q1. How is the camera functionality of Vivo V27 Pro?
Answer. The Vivo V27 Pro has a 50mp front camera apart from a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP Sony IMX766V main camera sensor, 8MP ultra-wide camera, and 2MP macro camera.
For night portraits, the V27 Pro equips a ring light on the back of the phone, which Vivo calls Aura Light. Overall, the camera features of Vivo V27 Pro surely leave a mark and can impress any photo enthusiast with the photography results.
Q2. What is the Operating system of Vivo V27 Pro?
Answer. The Vivo V27 Pro functions on the Funtouch OS 13 based on Android 13 out of the box. The brand will provide two major Android updates along with three years of security updates in the future. The operating system does come with some pre-installed third-party applications, although users can uninstall these apps as per requirement.
Q3. What are the benchmark scores of Vivo V27 Pro?
Answer. The AnTuTu test score of V27 Pro stands at 8,39,769 points. On the other hand, the smartphone scores 1,213 and 3,681 points in Geekbench’s single-core and multi-core tests respectively.
Q4. Does Vivo V27 Pro have a fingerprint scanner?
Answer. The Vivo V27 Pro comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner.
Q5. Can Vivo V27 Pro support HDR video technology?
Answer. The Vivo V27 Pro has an HDR10+ certification display and Widevine L1 DRM support. The smartphone is recognized as HDR10-capable by streaming platforms such as YouTube. Netflix, however, detects no HDR support and serves 1080p SD content.
Q6. Vivo V27 Pro Should you buy?
Answer. The Vivo V27 with its sleek profile and appealing design is a good option to consider for a price of around Rs 40,000 in India right now. The smartphone performs well in any given situation and handles every task that you throw its way quite effortlessly. The cameras are my favorite thing about this device, wherein the night shots appear crisp and detailed, and the daylight pictures look outstanding. However, I was let down by the speaker. So, Vivo surely needs to improve some areas, but it gets most of it just about right.
All in all, if you are a Vivo fan and looking for a phone that looks stunning and offers decent overall performance, the Vivo V27 Pro is a good option to consider. Now, if not Vivo, there are a few other good overall smartphones available for around Rs 40,000 in India. One of them is the OnePlus 11R, which comes packed with the more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.
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