Vivo V9 Review: A value-for-money device with good camera, notch screen

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo recently launched the Vivo V9 in India. Priced at Rs

22,990, the phone has a 24-megapixel front camera with enhanced face beauty features that


can brighten up and take sharp selfies.

The V9 is powered by Snapdragon 626 octa core processor, along with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal memory, expandable up to 256 GB through microSD card. The phone runs smoothly with minor lags even after opening 10-15 different applications ranging from social media to gaming.

Even though there is decent internal memory, users can still choose to expand with the help of a microSD card, a designated slot for which has been provided in the SIM tray.

Vivo V9 The handset comes with the Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box, based on Vivo’s Funtouch OS 4.0

Vivo V9 with notch display appears on Amazon before its March 23 launch

China-based smartphone manufacturer Vivo is gearing up to launch the Vivo V9 in India on March 23. Amazon India, however, has published a dedicated page of the smartphone, confirming that the phone would be an Amazon-exclusive. The page also shows a picture of Aamir Khan, who has replaced Ranveer Singh as the brand’s official ambassador.
Based on Amazon India’s listing page, the Vivo V9 would sport a modern design with a ‘notch’ display. The smartphone would also sport a dual-camera set-up on the back, powered by artificial intelligence.
The specifications and features of the V9 are not official yet, but some leaks in the past have hinted the details mentioned below:
Vivo V9 specifications
The Vivo V9 is expected to sport a 6-inch fullHD+ (1080x2160 pixels) AMOLED, 19:9 aspect ratio screen with an iPhone X-inspired notch on top.

The phone is reported to use Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. The dual rear cameras are expected to have 12-megapixel and 8 MP sensors, powered by a dedicated AI chip. On the front, the smartphone is reported to feature a 24MP wide-angle selfie camera, which also integrates AI for beauty mode and bokeh effect.