Vivo is showing no signs of stopping when it comes to adding new value-for-money smartphones to its growing portfolio, and at the start of this new year, the V26 Pro 5G stands firm as a solid mid-premium contender. Featuring a stylish design, powerful chipset, and retrofit camera capabilities, this is the smartphone built to meet the needs of today’s consumer looking for high-end features and performance and not the price.
Display and Design
Vivo V26 Pro 5G sports a big 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate for an ultra-smooth and vivid viewing experience. No matter if you’re watching videos or flipping between apps, the high refresh rate helps everything stay nice and fluid.
The screen is HDR10+ compliant for deeper contrast and more accurate colors. It is covered with a toughened glass that is scratch resistant and remains clear under the bright sun. Its slim bezels and curved edge screen are supported with 3D curved-edge glass.
Performance and Processor
Under the hood, the V26 Pro is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9000 with a 4nm manufacturing process. This powerful processor is coupled with up to 12GB RAM, and up to 512GB internal storage which ensures multitasking, gaming, and app loading is fast and efficient.
Whether playing graphics-intensive games or editing 4K videos, the V26 Pro does it with ease. The phone also has extended RAM up to 8GB, which could borrow unused internal storage portions to work faster during heavy usage.
Camera Capabilities
There’s a large 200-megapixel main camera on the Vivo V26 Pro, resulting in super-detailed photos with strong dynamic range. It’s paired with a 12MP ultra-wide lens for landscape shots and an 8MP macro or depth sensor for close-ups and portrait photography.
On the front, you’ll find a 32MP punch-hole selfie camera over on the punch-hole display. It also comes programmed with AI beautification features, HDR and full-HD video recording. All in all, the V26 Pro’s camera system is flexible and can produce some of the most spectacular images you can come across in any light environment.
Battery and Fast Charging
There’s a 5000mAh battery onboard, which Amazon says should last a full day for even the most power-hungry users. 100W fast charging is a huge plus, the device reaches 60% battery in about 15 minutes, and gets a full charge in less than 40 minutes.
With such a rapid charging, users can focus more on how they’re using their device and less on their battery life.
Software and User Experience
The V26 Pro is based on Android 14 and Vivo’s Funtouch OS 14. The UI is clean, responsive, and rife with customizability. Yes, it does come with some bundled apps, but you can uninstall or disable them very easily.
It has security features including in-display fingers print scanner, face unlock and privacy controls like app lock and secure folders. The software is well designed for multitasking and it has a user-friendly user interface.
Connectivity and Features
In terms of connectivity, the Vivo V26 Pro has 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB Type-C, and NFC. Stereo speakers improve how you hear with sound coming from top and bottom of the device, while the addition of Hi-Res Audio gives you the best sound possible.
The device, however, has foregone a 3.5mm headphone jack, or wireless charging – which are two small sacrifices to make in return for all the other features.
Price and Variants
Vivo V26 Pro price, availability The Vivo V26 Pro is priced starting at around ₹42,990 in India for the 12GB model with 256GB storage. The option of a 512GB of storage is provided at a tad extra cost, allowing for the influx of additional space.
At this price, the V26 Pro goes up against the likes of the Realme GT series, OnePlus Nord series and a few Samsung Galaxy A-series phones.
Final Verdict
The Vivo V26 Pro 5G is a perfect choice for users seeking flagship experience at mid-range cost. Featuring a premium design, an incredible 200MP camera, lightning quick charging and premium performance, the V26 Pro is the perfect phone for content creators, gamers, and multitaskers. If you’re after a phone that performs without breaking the bank, the Vivo V26 Pro 5G is one to consider.