Review of the smartphone Vivo V19 with all the characteristics

Catching your luck in the wireless market is not so easy, and even more so to create a recipe for the perfect smartphone. For Vivo, however, the maneuver was easy, if too easy. That is why we now see numerous billboards, advertisements and ratings (within our own home, of course), where the Chinese brand is fighting for the leading position in the world along with Xiaomi, Huawei and Oppo.

Vivo's finest hour came back in 2019, when the news about the new flagship Vivo V17 spread around the world. However, it's 2020, which means it's time to move on. At the end of March this year, a new model (Vivo V19) was released, which will be discussed in this review. Is it a dummy, assembled according to a template, or is it an improved version? Let's find out right now!

"Vivo" or "Vaivo"?

Let's omit the history of brand creation, records and so on. We are interested in a more important question - pronunciation. How should you pronounce the brand name: vivo or vaivo?

It turns out that it should be pronounced in the Spanish manner - vivo, which means “I live”. In Indonesia, where the influx of buyers is the greatest, they generally speak with stunning consonants to "fifo". Comical enough for Russian speakers, but now you know how to name a brand correctly.

Appearance

“Too expensive” - this is how, succinctly and clearly, the users described the novelty. People can be understood, in times of crisis to pay for a smartphone, which barely reaches the mid-price segment, few people want to.
The appearance of this model is almost identical to the successful predecessor Vivo V17, with the exception of the camera and dimensions. The smartphone has a rectangular shape with rounded edges, with dimensions of 159 x 74.2 x 8.5 mm. The phone is of medium size and weighs only 176 grams. Everyone can use it comfortably, regardless of gender and age.

Of course, the company did not raise the issue of durability. The materials from which the smartphone is made are far from luxurious. The plastic, glossy casing and side frames are extremely susceptible to damage. The colors of the Vivo V19 are light and this only worsens the situation. A good case is indispensable here. Meanwhile, the characteristics of the screen look promising, which can change the situation. It is made of strong tempered glass in addition to the latest version of Corning Gorilla Glass protection. At least something in this device is not threatened by dust and fingerprints.

By the way, the fingerprint cutout in the flagship has been replaced with an optical one. This at least slightly reduces contamination of the case.

If in Vivo V17 the camera was a real highlight, then in the new model the developers decided to return to the ageless classics. A rectangular block of 4 cameras (or a quad block) is located in the upper left corner. In addition to it, the brand logo is also presented on the case. On the front side, Vivo V19 can be confused with the iPhone X. Miraculously, they are similar in size, and also have frameless displays, without cheap "bangs" and "chins".

The front camera, in turn, will have to look. She hid in the upper right corner. The small hole does not obscure the picture, it is good that the Chinese brand did not succumb to the pretentious trends of 2020 for a "dual" selfie camera and other sophistication.

Package and design

The Vivo V19's box already looks promising. The packaging is made in dark blue colors, with a characteristic gloss, like on the phone cover. From there we learn for the first time about the unique features of the smartphone, for example: night selfie, Quick Charge.

The set includes:

• Clear case;
• Charger;
• USB cable;
• Clip for SIM slot.

Now it's time to present the most interesting section - design. The Vivo V19 has two colors in total: arctic blue and crystal white. Exactly like V17.

Specifications

Screen

The flagship display has become a real star. Not only is it equipped with the additional protection of the latest generation of Gorilla Glass, it also got a rare development DCI-P3, which will be written in more detail a little later. The screen occupied 85% of the total area of ​​the smartphone. Just imagine what it would be like to take photos or watch movies with! This is at 1080 x 2400 resolution and Full HD (1080p) quality.

At the heart of the display, as expected, is a high-quality Super Amoled matrix. The authoring development of Samsung has migrated from the "Smart Watches" section to "Smartphones" for two years already. She has plenty of merits. First of all, such a smartphone, even at maximum brightness, will consume little energy. Small spoiler: There is no need to twist the characteristics in sunny or cloudy weather, since Amoled is famous for rich colors (especially black) and realistic rendering of shades. The ratio of pixels per square centimeter was a record 409 ppi, which means that even with a strong tilt, the image will not be rendered negative.

As for the mysterious improvement to DCI-P3? It is worth starting with the fact that this abbreviation stands for "color space". Most often, digital devices based on sRGB and Adobe RGB are sold on the market, their color spectrum is aimed at warm shades: red, yellow. However, in the first place, the reason for changing the matrix is ​​blue pixels. It is in the DCI-P3 color space that the color spectrum is directed towards the shades of blue and green.

In short, the Vivo V19's screen will not fade quickly, which means it will last much longer.

operating system

The Vivo V19 is powered by the Android 10. The latest version is receiving many updates right now. Not so long ago, it was still branded raw, but now the rudiments of neural networks have improved significantly, and systems of gestures and predictions actually "predict" the user's actions. The updated author's shell FunTouch 10 has become a pleasant addition. The shell features include a minimalistic interface with neon inserts, additional cloud storage, the ability to customize widgets and fonts. Such innovations are considered absolutely new:

• Watch Later. Important tabs are pinned in the upper right corner in order not to lose news.
• Smooth animation. The physics of transitions in Vivo V19 is developed according to an advanced scheme.

Performance

The high performance of the smartphone is provided by the Qualcomm 6th generation processor, created using an 11-nanometer process technology.At the heart of 8 nimble cores, they are all divided into two clusters, in accordance with the tasks. The first, the most powerful, took 2 cores with a clock frequency of 2.0 GHz for running heavy games, such as WoT or Pubg 9. The remaining 6 cores at 1.7 GHz are intended for system optimization and solving everyday tasks.

In general, the smartphone is suitable for games and complex graphics applications. The powerful Adreno 612 video processor and the special DCI-P3 color space will help to realize the creative process.

Autonomy

The developers have provided the phone with a standard monolithic battery with a capacity of 4500 mAh. Thanks to the energy-intensive screen, the battery can be stretched for 2 days. It will spend up to 7 days in standby mode, and 35 hours during a call. The gameplay takes interest quickly, it will take no more than 10 hours to fully discharge the Vivo V19.

Despite the ample amount of power, the brand did not skimp on a good charger with 18 Volt Quick Charge, up to 30% faster. Many competitors should follow the example of Vivo.

Camera

When it comes to the camera in the Vivo V19, this turns out to be almost the only positive quality of the smartphone. Let us examine each lens separately, and in fact there are 4 of them in the new product, not counting the front one. The total number of megapixels is 92 megapixels, not counting the functions, filters and built-in photo correction, which Asians love very much.

The first lens is 48 MP, with a wide viewing angle. Its ability to transmit light is average, that is, at twilight, photos also turn out to be of high quality, but with minimal loss of saturation. In sunny weather, the photos come out bright, especially since the developers have equipped the phone with the "Professional" mode. However, only photographers will understand it.

The second lens is 8 MP with an angle of 13 mm. Classically, it is dedicated to shooting widescreen videos (16: 9). It has the same features and color quality as the first lens, but with a much wider field of view.

The third and fourth lenses are 2 megapixels. The ability to transmit light is low. This is not their main characteristic. Brands add them primarily for the macro effect and to recreate the "depth of the frame" (not like the IPhone 11, but also good).

The front camera took 32 megapixels. The value is stunning. Most often, developers make a choice either in favor of a powerful processor or in favor of a good camera. Here we can observe a competent distribution. Photos come out bright, natural. Internet users were especially pleased with the night selfie function.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Beautiful design;
• High quality camera;
• Expensive matrix;
• Better screen protection;
• Powerful processor;
• The latest version of the OS and the author's shell;
• Capacitive battery;
• Transparent case as a gift;
• Improved display.

• Cheap materials;
• The case heats up during games;
• Marked materials subject to rapid wear.

Outcome

Summing up the review, we can say with confidence that although the smartphone repeats Vivo V17, it also has its own flavor. For example, a quality screen or a flexible custom system. The set of functions allows it to be offered to people of all ages. Kids will love the good camera and performance, the youthful modern design, the older people the large print. Such a treasure will cost 23 thousand rubles.