The Vivo V20 SE is a lighter version of the Vivo V20 and will be priced about 250 EUR/Rs.20,990. Though named Vivo V20 SE, it is a lighter version of the Vivo V20. A more apt name would be definitely Vivo V20 Lite. It is available in two beautiful colors: Aquamarine Green, Gravity Black
Key Specifications
- 6.5 inches AMOLED FHD+ display
- Android 10, Funtouch OS 11
- Qualcomm snapdragon 665
- 48MP+8MP+2MP|32MP
- 4100mAh battery, 33W fast charging
- 8GB/128GB
- Price: About 250 EUR/20,990 Rs.
Display
The FHD+ 6.4 inches AMOLED display is good and shows punchy colors with 409ppi density and 20:9 aspect ratio. The display not being sAMOLED will consume more power out of its 4100mAh battery. The build quality is solid and awesome. The plastic back feels like glass and it thin and light. The in-hand feel is great and the phone weighs just 171 g. Just like the Vivo V20, the design and build quality is awesome and worthy.
Performance and OS
It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC which serves decent performance. Though the SoC is a bit older version, still it will get you through gaming sessions at low to moderate settings (PUBG, ASPHALT). Anyways, if you are into heavy gaming or editing, then go for the Realme 7 Pro which is offered at a lower price. The UI contains many pre-installed applications, so mind uninstalling them.
Cameras
The cameras are the main highlight with a triple rear camera set-up and a 32MP f/2.0 super night selfie camera. yes, the selfie camera captures awesome shots in low light conditions. There is a 48MP+8MP+2MP rear camera set-up with the 8MP secondary sensor being a Ultra-Wide angle Macro lens. Both the front and rear cameras can record 1080p @30fps and the rear camera records H@30fps as well. Videography is good and also has BOKEH video mode.
Storage/Memory
The Vivo V20 SE is available in a single configuration: 8GB/128GB. The storage is expandable via the microSD slot which is present at the top side of the mobile. The left side is completely empty.
Battery
It packs a 4100mAh battery with 33W flash charger inside the box. The battery back up is about a day of moderate usage. the company has claimed that the phone gets charged upto 60% in just 30 mins.
Connectivity
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC: Yes (Market dependent)
Radio: FM Radio
USB: Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Wi-fi calling is available
Sound and Sensors
The sound quality is good with mono speakers at the bottom side. All the sensors; Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ambient light, In-display optical fingerprint scanner are included.
Bottom Line
If you are looking for a good smartphone with excellent camera performance then Vivo V20 SE is the one, however if you are looking for a all-rounder, then the Realme 7 Pro or the Poco X3 can be suitable for you.
