Vivo V20 SE review: The Vivo V20 SE is priced at Rs 20,990 which puts it in competition with Poco X3, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Realme 7 Pro, Samsung Galaxy M51 and even the Vivo V20. So, should you buy the V20 SE or look at other options in the same range? Let’s find out.
Vivo V20 SE review: More and more smartphone companies are expanding their ‘line-ups’, aiming to offer more models of the same smartphone at different price points. Vivo has been launching Pro models of its phones for a while but for the first time, has added a ‘SE’ or Special Edition with the launch of Vivo V20 SE earlier this month. The smartphone is positioned below last month’s Vivo V20 and looks to play big on design and camera, with modest offerings in other departments.
The Vivo V20 SE is priced at Rs 20,990 which puts it in competition with Poco X3, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Realme 7 Pro, Samsung Galaxy M51 and even the Vivo V20. So, should you buy the V20 SE or look at other options in the same range? Let’s find out.
Vivo V20 SE review: Design
The Vivo V20 SE is a handsome smartphone just like others in the same series. However, it’s no-show stopper that makes jaws drop. In fact, the V20 SE looks average when compared the V20 which is one of this year’s most stunning smartphones. The V20 SE comes with a plastic body and a mirror-like back panel which is way too reflective. This also makes the back a fingerprint magnet.
It was good to see a change in approach since then with most V series smartphones getting at least a Qualcomm 7 series processor. Unfortunately, Vivo has taken few steps back with the V20 SE using a Snapdragon 665 chipset which can be found in several smartphones priced significantly lower.
This is combined with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage with an option to expand the latter by up to 1TB using a microSD card.
With this smartphone, Vivo is surely not promising or even focusing on powerful performance. But despite that, it’s tough to justify the processor in question. And, if it possibly comes down to one thing that can stop you from buying the V20 SE, it could be this chipset.
Vivo V20 SE review: Camera
Coming to what should possibly tempt you to – the V20 SE cameras. The V20 SE features a triple rear camera which comprises of a 48-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera that is also capable of macro shots, and a 2-megapixel depth camera. This is a downgrade compared to the 64-megapixel sensor used on the Vivo V20.
Yet, the setup is good for the price and does a good job. The main camera is capable of clicking some really good images in daylight and does well with the Night Mode too. The ultra-wide-angle lens lets you capture more in the same frame.
