© Provided by MUO If you want a high-end smartphone but don't have the budget for a high-end device, you can't go wrong with the Vivo V27 or Vivo V27 Pro. Both devices offer excellent performance in the camera department, a great 120Hz HDR10+ display and long battery life.
If you use your phone to browse social media, watch movies and take photos, the vanilla Vivo V27 is more than enough. But if you love gaming, you should choose V27 Pro. But aside from the more powerful Dimensity 8200 chipset you'll find in the Pro version, both V27 models are identical.
- Color changing rear mirror
- High quality cameras
- 120 Hz screen
- Brand: Vivo
- SoC: Mediatek Dimensity 7200/8200
- Screen: 120 Hz 6.78-inch AMOLED HDR10 +
- Memory: 8 GB / 12 GB
- Storage: 128 GB / 256 GB
- Battery: 4600 mAh Li-Po
- Connections: USB-C 2.0
- OS: Android 13 / Funtouch OS 13
- Front Camera: 50MP f/2.5 AF
- Rear Cameras : 50MP f/1.9 Wide PDAF OIS, 8MP f/2.2 Ultra Wide, 2MP f/2.4 Macro
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3
- Dimensions: 164.1 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm
- Colors: magic blue, emerald green, noble black, liquid gold
- Weight: 183 grams
- Charging: 80W flash charger adapter
- IP Rating: N/A
- Very good value for money
- Suitable for most users
- Perfect for low light photography
- Funtouch OS contains a lot of bloatware
Smartphone companies often surprise us with their latest and greatest flagship deals. These devices cost about a thousand dollars and are usually the focus of keynotes and product launches. But do you really need an expensive flagship device?
With the Vivo V27 and V27 Pro, Vivo aims to ensure you have an amazing smartphone experience without breaking the bank. So let's take a look at these two tools and see how they work in your hands.
What you get in the box
The Vivo V27 and V27 Pro both come in a light gray box, with the word Pro on the back being the only difference. When you open it, you will immediately receive it on your smartphone. Under the case that holds the phone, you'll find a clear TPU case and a warranty booklet.
You also get an 80W FlashCharge Adapter and a USB-A to USB-C charging cable. But otherwise, you won't get much better. This is a little disappointing because the previous generation V25 Pro had a USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack and a pair of wired headphones.
However, we were happy to see a fast-charging adapter in the box, which is more than we can get for flagship models from Apple, Google and Samsung.
Vivo V27 vs V27 Pro: Specs Comparison
It is not easy to tell the difference between V27 and V27 Pro even with your hands. What is the advantage of the latter over the former? Let's see the technical features below.
Vivo V27 | Vivo V27 Pro | |
Sizes | 164.1 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm | 164.1 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm |
Weight | 183 grams | 181 grams |
Display type | 120 Hz AMOLED HDR10 + | 120 Hz AMOLED HDR10 + |
Screen size and quality | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 |
Pieces | MediaTek Scale 7200 | MediaTek scale 8200 |
Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB |
Trim it | 8 GB / 12 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
Main camera | 50MP f/1.9 (wide), 1/1.56 inch PDF OIS | 50MP f/1.9 (wide), 1/1.56 inch PDF OIS |
Very wide camera | 8MP f/2.2 16mm 1/4in | 8MP f/2.2 16mm 1/4in |
Macro camera | 2 MP f / 2.4 | 2 MP f / 2.4 |
Selfie camera | 50 MP f / 2.5 (wide) AF | 50 MP f / 2.5 (wide) AF |
NFC | Yes | Yes |
wireless connections | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS |
Battery | Lipo 4600 mAh | Lipo 4600 mAh |
Starting price | 399 dollars | 459 dollars |
As you can see from the specs, the only difference is the better CPU in the V27 Pro. But does this change justify the $60 premium?
Performance numbers
Although the V27 and V27 Pro are not flagships, they still perform well in benchmarks. In addition, even the first model is superior to the previous generation V25 Pro and consistently achieves better results in various tests. Here are our results:
Geek Bank 6
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Vivo V27 scored 1201 points in single-core processor and 2699 in multi-core CPU tests. The V27 Pro scored roughly the same single-core score of 1,209. However, the multi-core score is 3,630 to 1,000 points higher.
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Let's also take a look at their GPU test results: V27 scored 3477 in OpenCL and 3524 in Vulcan. On the other hand, the V27 Pro scored 4117 OpenCL and 4270 Vulcan. This shows the advantage you get from the more powerful Dimensity 8200 chip in the V27 Pro.
High stress test for wild animals
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If you're a gamer, check out 3DMark's Wilfe Life stress test. This benchmark pushes the device to its limits in high-end applications in around 20 minutes. And since we're only dealing with mid-range phones, don't expect high-quality results from either device.
In this test, Vivo V27 scored a total of 1153 - an average of 7fps and the core temperature rises to 36°C. While the V27 Pro scored an average of 1,784 in the stress test, the average was 10fps. Thanks to that extra performance, the core temperature reaches 44 degrees—much higher than the V27, but still pleasant.
PC MarkWork 3.0.0 Update
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This benchmark is good for testing the phone's performance on productivity tasks like web browsing, typing, and photo editing. The results were surprising: the V27 scored 12,363 points, while the V27 Pro only scored 10,974.
The latter performed better in Writing 3.0 and Image Editing 3.0, but the former performed better in Web Browsing 3.0, Video Editing 3.0 and Data Processing 3.0.
The V27 Pro is more powerful than the V27 in most respects, but does that justify the higher price? After all, the two devices are identical externally.
Vivo V27 and V27 Pro: body and design
Despite good benchmark scores, it's not faster than other flagships like the Vivo X90 Pro. But, especially if you don't push them to the limit, they won't even notice. Best of all, the V27 and V27 Pro look and feel in your hand.
First, let's look at the only external difference between the two devices - the glass back. Vivo V27 is available in Magic Blue, Emerald Green, Noble Black and Flow Gold colors.
The first two options - Magic Blue and Emerald Green - will also feature the Vivo V series' iconic transparent glass back, which fades to a sleek black color. In addition, the back of the emerald glass uses a special processing technology that produces a marble-like effect.
On the other hand, the V27 Pro has a soft touch tempered glass back. It is also available in two colors: Magic Blue and Noble Black. However, the color change effect you get is only with Magic Blue.
Behind the glass cover, the V27 and V27 Pro feel the same in your hand. Both phones have a large camera module that covers the sixth part of the back. But this part isn't as thick as other flagship phones, which makes the V27 and V27 Pro easy to carry in a pocket.
The phone's camera also uses the main camera sensor, a bit of software magic and a backlight LED to show your subject's Aura Light Portrait system. While the V27 and V27 both produce excellent flash photos, the flash is too small to provide the ring of light effect we see in professional photos.
Like its older siblings, the volume rocker and power key are on the right side of the phone. You'll also find a USB-C port, speakerphone and SIM card slot on the bottom. Both devices have two microphones - one at the bottom next to the USB port and one at the top.
The screens of the V27 and V27 Pro bend slightly on either side, making them easier to hold. It's also easy to swipe left or right, which is useful for fans of gesture-based navigation. The 120Hz screen ensures smooth animations and transitions when swiping on the phone. However, since the SoC isn't that powerful, you won't be able to enjoy demanding titles with high refresh rates.
We also noticed a slight difference in the display – the V27 has a cooler, bluer color than the V27 Pro. We're not sure if it's a specific problem with the design or the manufacturing of the display, but it's not a big deal. You can also adjust the display in the phone's eye protection settings if you prefer a warmer tone.
Funtouch OS 13: User Experience
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Funtouch OS is a Vivo theme on Android 13. The experience you get with Funtouch isn't too far off from other Android operating systems – it's smooth and responsive, and you get plenty of customization options to suit your preferences and personality. .
However, we have one big problem - Funtouch OS comes with a lot of bloatware. You can easily uninstall many of these apps, but the most annoying thing is that Vivo is pushing its own V-Appstore.
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We received many notifications promoting various apps that we didn't use. And every time we install a new app from Google Play Store, it wants to offer another app from V-Appstore.
Since you can't uninstall V-Appstore, one way to fix this is to turn off notifications and app info and uninstall it from the home screen. By avoiding this, you can continue using your phone without any problem.
Vivo V27 vs V27 Pro: Photo Comparison
While the V-series phones don't have the Leica premium branding of the flagship X-series, it still delivers in the camera department. The 50 megapixel main camera has a sufficient number of pixels and enables zooming up to 2x without losing detail. The small 8MP Ultra Wide camera takes good pictures despite having few pixels.
Both the phones have the same hardware, the difference is how the hardware handles. If you look at the V27 Pro, you will see that the images have more vivid colors. It has a light, warm green color.
Both cameras work well in the dark. However, the V27 Pro's handling feels more natural. This avoids excessive smoothing of details, especially in the darker parts of the image. It applies some grain to the image, making it look more like old film cameras.
However, the Vivo V27 Pro's processing may leave some details out of the picture. When photographing a low-flying aircraft, the V27 picked up detailed information recorded on its wings. But on the V27 Pro, we only saw a blur. The plane itself is not clearly visible in the photo, so keep that in mind if you are thinking of a long distance or landscape photo.
We saw a similar story with macro photography – the V27 has better detail, exposure and background blur than the V27 Pro. Again, this depends on the program. All it takes to fix this is a software update from Vivo.
Should you buy the V27 or the V27 Pro?
If you're on a budget, the Vivo V27 really does a lot for you. With it, you can easily browse social networks, watch videos, listen to music and play simple games every day. But if you're a gamer or like editing photos and videos on your smartphone, the V27 Pro is worth the extra $60 you'll spend.
Both phones have their pros and cons when it comes to photography - the V27 Pro has more vibrant colors and looks more natural in difficult lighting conditions, but the V27 is significantly better in macro mode. However, we recommend the V27 Pro for photography due to its more powerful SoC.
A mid-range phone for every user
Five years ago, you had to buy a flagship smartphone to get high-quality cameras, super-fast charging, long battery life, good storage, RAM, and a great screen. But with the V27 Pro, Vivo has shown that you can get that and more without spending too much.
So if you're looking for a smartphone that does everything well and is fun to use, go for the V27 or V27 Pro. You can't go wrong with any phone.
