vivo V17 Pro vs vivo V40

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V17 Pro compared with V40
vivoV17 ProvivoV40
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2019July 2024
Display
Screen size6.44″6.78″
Resolution2400 × 10802800 × 1260 (better)
Sharpness409 pixels per inch453 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz (better)
Peak brightness–4,500 nits
Display typeE3 Super AMOLED; 60 Hz identified by TechAdvisor because surviving maker sheets omit refresh rateCurved AMOLED, P3 colour gamut and 8,000,000:1 contrast
Brightness detail–4,500 nits local peak
Screen protection–SCHOTT Xensation alpha cover glass, maker India release
Display features100% DCI-P3; 20:9 aspect ratio; 91.65% screen-to-body ratio, maker calculation; TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification and low-brightness anti-flicker mode–
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 675Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB (better)
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB (better)
CPUSnapdragon 675 AIE octa-core processorSnapdragon 7 Gen 3, 4 nm
GPUAdreno 612, Android Authority–
Storage type8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage; no memory-card slot, maker sheet, despite Android Authority's specification table listing expandable storageIndia configurations below; LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2 identified by 91mobiles
Cameras
Main camera48 MP50 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera8 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera13 MPNone
Optical zoom2× (better)None
Front camera32 MP50 MP (better)
Main cameraf/1.850 MP autofocus, 1/1.56-inch sensor, f/1.88 and OIS
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2; 120° lens angle or 108° after distortion correction; 4 cm macro focus50 MP autofocus, f/2.0 and 119° field of view
Telephoto cameraf/2.5; maker confirms 2× optical zoom only for regional model PD1931F, with 10× digital zoom–
Front cameraMain 32 MP f/2.0 plus 8 MP f/2.2 ultrawide, 105° angle; pop-up assembly includes Selfie Softlight and earpiece; TechAdvisor's 2 MP second-front figure conflicts with the maker's 8 MP50 MP autofocus, f/2.0 and 92° ± 3° field of view
Video recordingRear 4K recording, maker; 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 30 fps, Android Authority–
Camera features2 MP f/2.4 depth camera; Super Night modes, pose guidance and AI bokehSeven ZEISS portrait styles with 24/35/50 mm crop options, not optical telephoto; Aura Light and flicker sensor; live photo, night, portrait, high-resolution, panorama, document, slow-motion, time-lapse, Supermoon, astro, Pro, snapshot and food modes
Battery and charging
Battery4,100 mAh5,500 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 18 WUp to 80 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical capacitySecond-generation BlueVolt silicon-carbon battery
Wired chargingDual-Engine Fast Charging; maker specifies 9 V/2 A adapter; 18 W rating identified by TechAdvisor and Android Authority80 W FlashCharge; maker parameter page also prints 9 V/1.3 A alongside the 80 W claim without explaining the discrepancy
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight201.8 g190 g (better)
Thickness9.8 mm7.58 mm (better)
Height × width159 × 74.7 mm164.16 × 74.93 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
MaterialsMaker describes a unibody alloy pop-up camera case with automatic retraction when a fall is detected; no published IP ratingGlass back; aluminium alloy corner reinforcement and metal camera bezel described by maker release
ColoursCrystal Black and Crystal SkyGanges Blue, Lotus Purple and Titanium Grey; maker dimensions 16.416 × 7.493 × 0.758 cm
Water resistance detail–Maker IP68 test at 1.5 m in fresh water for 30 minutes
ButtonsSmart Button for Google Assistant and Jovi image recognition; Dark Mode, Multi-Turbo and Ultra Game Mode–
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint scanningOptical in-display fingerprint reader, 91mobiles
SensorsAccelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and gyroscopeAccelerometer, ambient light, proximity, compass and gyroscope
Speakers–Stereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 9 with Funtouch OS 9.1Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14
Software updates–Three Android upgrades and four years of security updates reported at launch by 91mobiles
In the boxPhone, earphones, documentation, USB-C cable, power adapter, SIM ejector, case and applied protective filmIndia phone, charger, cable, case, applied protective film, SIM tool and guide; European box contents differ
Connectivity
Mobile networkGlobal GSM B2/3/5/8; WCDMA B1/5/8; LTE FDD B1/3/5/8 and TDD B38/39/40/41India GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/4/5/8; LTE FDD B1/3/4/5/7/8/18/19/26/28, TDD B38/39/40/41; 5G n1/3/5/8/28/40/77/78
SIMDual nano-SIM with dual standbyDual nano-SIM with 5G + 5G
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz and 5 GHz2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi; protocol version unpublished on consulted maker sheet
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.4
NFCGlobal maker overview confirms NFC; availability may vary by regional modelNot supported in India; overseas NFC and eSIM listings do not describe this configuration
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG; 3.5 mm headphone socket, Android AuthorityUSB Type-C and OTG
PositioningGPS, GLONASS and BeiDouGPS, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS and NavIC

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