Title: Vivo V27 – Stylish, Powerful, and Bright – But Is It Worth the Premium Price?

Introduction

The Vivo V27 has officially joined the mid-range lineup, sitting right below the Vivo V27 Pro. It looks almost identical to its Pro sibling, but there’s one key difference — it swaps the Dimensity 8200 chip for a Dimensity 7200. That small change makes the phone around 15% cheaper, while keeping nearly everything else the same.

You still get a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, a powerful 50MP selfie camera, and a triple rear camera setup (50MP main, 8MP ultrawide, and 2MP macro). There’s also a 4,600mAh battery with fast 66W charging — and thanks to the more power-efficient chip, it might last even longer than the Pro.

Design: Slim, Stylish, and Color-Changing

The Vivo V27 carries forward the design language that Vivo started with the V23 — a sleek, lightweight build paired with a UV-light-sensitive back panel that changes color. The dual-curved glass on the front and back gives it a premium, flagship-like feel, though the slippery frame can make it tricky to hold or pick up from flat surfaces.

Our Emerald Green review unit shifts hues under light — blending pale green and marble-like effects for a stunning, futuristic finish.

Display: Bright, Smooth, and Stunning

The V27 shares the same 6.78-inch AMOLED display as the V27 Pro, featuring a crisp 1080×2400 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support. It’s one of the brightest displays in its segment, hitting 1,055 nits of peak brightness in bright light — nearly on par with flagship phones.

There are three color modes — Standard, Pro, and Bright. Standard mode delivers natural tones with a slight blue tint (which can be easily corrected), while Bright mode pops with more vivid colors.

Battery Life: Long-Lasting and Reliable

The V27’s 4,600mAh battery delivers impressive results. It clocked over 22 hours of video playback and 19 hours of web browsing — slightly better than the V27 Pro. Voice call and standby performance were also stronger, earning the phone an overall endurance rating of 134 hours.

Charging Speed: Fast but Not the Fastest

Vivo bundles an 80W charger with the phone, even though the V27 officially supports 66W charging. A full charge takes just 53 minutes, while 15 minutes gets you nearly 50%. This puts it slightly behind the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and Realme 10 Pro+, but comfortably ahead of the Samsung Galaxy A54.

Software: Funtouch 13 with Android 13

The Vivo V27 runs Funtouch OS 13 on top of Android 13. The interface isn’t close to stock Android, but it’s fast, customizable, and feature-rich.

You get a choice of recent apps layout (carousel or horizontal tiles), theming options, and color customization powered by Android 13’s palette system. The app drawer and notification shade are clean and straightforward, and overall performance is snappy.

Performance: Dimensity 7200 Delivers

The biggest difference from the Pro model is the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset, built on a 4nm process. It has two performance cores and six efficiency cores, offering solid day-to-day and gaming performance for this price range.

While it’s not as powerful as the Dimensity 8200, it still outperforms many rivals like the Exynos 1380 (Galaxy A54) and Snapdragon 778G+ (Nothing Phone 1) in certain tasks. The Mali-G610 GPU also handles most games smoothly, though it’s not built for the most demanding titles.

Camera: Great for Photos, Mixed for Videos

The camera setup on the Vivo V27 is identical to the V27 Pro — a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro. The 50MP autofocus selfie camera is equally impressive.

Photos from the main camera are detailed and vibrant, even in low light, while selfies stand out for their sharpness and natural tones. The ultrawide and macro lenses are decent but not exceptional.

Video recording, however, is the weak spot. The main camera struggles with stabilization, and selfie videos force you to choose between 4K quality or EIS stabilization.

Verdict: A Premium Mid-Range Phone That Delivers

The Vivo V27 is one of the most stylish and well-balanced mid-range phones on the market. It offers an eye-catching design, bright AMOLED display, strong battery life, and capable cameras — all in a thin, lightweight package.

However, a single speaker, no water resistance, and average video stabilization keep it from being perfect. Still, if you’re after a premium-looking phone that performs smoothly and takes great photos, the Vivo V27 is absolutely worth considering.