Launch report · Vivo

Vivo V9: An iPhone-X-styled notch phone with a 24 MP AI selfie camera.

SpecEagle Editorial·Mar 2018·$320·Score 50/100

V9 chased the iPhone X look with a notched 6.3" display and a 24 MP AI selfie camera, riding 2018's notch trend. Modest internals but smart styling made it a strong regional seller in India and Southeast Asia.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.3" LCD
Chipset
Snapdragon 626
Memory
4 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
16 MP + 5 MP
Battery
3,260 mAh
Weight
150 g
What stands out
  • Trendy iPhone-X-style notch design.
  • 24 MP AI selfie cam.
  • 6.3" FHD+ FullView display.
  • microSD + jack.
What to watch
  • Snapdragon 626 is mid-tier.
  • Mono speaker.
  • Funtouch heavy.
  • 10 W charging.
The phone it has to beat
Xiaomi Mi 9T
$349 · score 78/100