Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Vivo V40

Verdict

Google Pixel 8 Pro and Vivo V40 tie on the OH Rank at a score of 65. Google Pixel 8 Pro wins on Performance and Main Camera; Vivo V40 wins on Battery. Google Pixel 8 Pro is 1.5mm wider than Vivo V40. Vivo V40 is the more recent release, from Jul 2024.

Score Breakdown

Category

Google Pixel 8 Pro

76.5mm (3.01in) · Oct 2023 · Rank #144

Vivo V40

75mm (2.95in) · Jul 2024 · Rank #142
Performance /15
7
5
Battery /15
6
14
Screen /15
13
13
IP Protection /15
12
12
Main Camera /15
12
9
Selfie /5
5
5
Video /5
5
4
SD Memory /5
0
0
Software /5
5
3
Desktop Replacement /5
0
0
TOTAL
65
65
Google Pixel 8 Pro
76.5mm (3.01in) · Oct 2023 · Rank #144
7+6+13+12+12+5+5+0+5+0 = 65
Vivo V40
75mm (2.95in) · Jul 2024 · Rank #142
5+14+13+12+9+5+4+0+3+0 = 65
Midrange

EDITORIAL: Vivo V40 has perfected the midrange formula putting out another excellent phone. For about $500, you will get a battery + screen + pics phone that is a pleasure to use. This is a great phone to consider, if it is sold in your market.

PROs
a easily pocketable (just 7.6 mm thick) body with a thin (plastic) frame and curved sides on both front and back, lag-free performance from SD 7 Gen 3 processor, a 2-day endurance by 5500mAh Si/C battery with 45min (0-100%) 80W charging, excellent >1300nits 450ppi HDR10+ AMOLED screen, IP69 element protection, Zeiss tuned 50MP PDAF OIS main + 50MP AF ultrawide produce reliable photos and very good videos and macro shots, the 50MP AF selfie is excellent for both pics and videos (day or night)
CONs
UFS2.2 and the USB-C2.0 slow things down, no wireless charging, no SDmemory or Desktop replacement feature, only 2 years of OS updates (updated May 27, 2025)

Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.

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