I know, I know – we don’t write a lot about Vivo on here, but trust me, the brand’s got a real presence in Kenya, and with its latest launch, it’s worth talking about.
Guess what? The Vivo V40 5G is finally in Kenya, and it’s packing a lot of power under that sleek design. This phone was unveiled a few months ago alongside its Pro sibling, and now it’s officially available for purchase across the country. Vivo fans can grab it at authorized retail centers or online via Jumia and Kilimall. Priced at Kshs 64,999, it’s definitely set to be a competitor to the Oppo Reno12 series and other devices in the mid-high range market.
The phone comes with some exclusive gifts for those quick enough to snatch it up between now and November 14th. You get a fancy gift box and a pair of Vivo TWS 3e earbuds, alongside a 2-year warranty and a 100-day free screen replacement guarantee. That’s some good customer care.
The wait is over! 🔥Unleash a new level of photography with the V40 5G, co-engineered with the ZEISS imaging system📸,
Experience sleek design, vibrant colors, and pro-level performance.Available Country-wide at RRP Ksh 64,999.#ZEISSPortraitSoPro#vivoV40series#vivoKenya pic.twitter.com/l5tveq0S1I
— vivo Kenya (@vivo_Kenya) October 14, 2024
Now, I have to break the not-so-great news: the Vivo V40 Pro? It’s not coming to Kenya… at least not anytime soon. Given that its predecessor, the V30 Pro, never made it here either, we might be out of luck on this one. But hey, the standard V40 is here, and it’s no slouch.
Let’s get into what you can expect from the Vivo V40:
Vivo V40 key specifications:
- Color options: Stellar Silver, Moonlight White
- Ingress protection: IP68 & IP69 – making it water and dust-resistant.
- OS: Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14.
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 – powerful and efficient with an 8-core setup (1x 2.63GHz + 3x 2.4GHz + 4x 1.8GHz) crafted using 4 nm process.
- Storage: 12GB RAM + 256GB storage (expandable RAM up to 12GB).
- Battery: Massive 5500mAh with 80W fast charging.
- Display: 6.78″ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and a whopping 4500 nits peak brightness.
- Cameras:
- Front: 50MP ZEISS Group selfie camera, AF-supported with a 92° field of view.
- Rear:
- 50MP ZEISS OIS main camera.
- 50MP ZEISS ultra wide-angle camera (119° FOV).
- Connectivity: 5G, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and Wi-Fi dual-band support.
- Dimensions: 164.16 × 74.93 × 7.58 mm, weighing just 190g.
- Other features: In-display optical fingerprint sensor, dual SIM support (5G + 5G standby).
Special features:
- ZEISS cinematic portrait video – for those Instagram-worthy shots!
- Dual-view video – get creative by recording from both the front and rear cameras simultaneously.
Availability:
The Vivo V40 is available now (since October 14) and will remain on sale till November 14 with those amazing freebies. If you’re a sucker for gifts or just need a great camera phone, now’s your time to grab it — be it physically or online through Jumia and Kilimall.
Whether you’re someone who loves snapping those perfect shots or need a phone that won’t die on you during the day, the Vivo V40 is designed to be a solid performer. It checks all the boxes: battery life, speed, display, and cameras – especially those, thanks to the collaboration with ZEISS.
