{"id":769234,"date":"2024-04-24T10:53:20","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T08:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=769234"},"modified":"2024-04-24T11:49:06","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T09:49:06","slug":"vivo-v30-5g-review-light-it-up-with-unrivalled-smartphone-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/769234\/vivo-v30-5g-review-light-it-up-with-unrivalled-smartphone-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"vivo V30 5G review \u2013 Light it up with unrivalled smartphone photography"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Vivo recently launched its V30 5G flagship smartphone in South Africa, and we were lucky enough to get our hands on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After opening the box, we were immediately impressed by the V30 5G\u2019s sleek design, which houses its headline feature \u2013 the Aura Light Portrait module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vodacom.co.za\/shopping\/product-details\/100021976?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_campaign=April+2024\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.vodacom.co.za\/shopping\/product-details\/100021976?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_campaign=April+2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to buy your vivo V30 5G smartphone.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This tool comprises a rectangular module positioned below the main camera array that is a massively improved version of the traditional smartphone flash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Aura Light Portrait module emits 19 times the light and has 50 times the light softness of a conventional smartphone camera flash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This made a huge difference to our photos, which came out crystal clear and in breathtaking detail.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/vivo-Mobile-Review-Image-1-1200x675-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/vivo-Mobile-Review-Image-1-1200x675-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-769255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/vivo-Mobile-Review-Image-1-1200x675-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/vivo-Mobile-Review-Image-1-1200x675-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/vivo-Mobile-Review-Image-1-1200x675-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/vivo-Mobile-Review-Image-1-1200x675-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The module also uses intelligent tools to make your photos even better. For example, Vivo\u2019s Smart Colour Temperature Adjustment technology intelligently balances image lighting in warm or cool light to create more natural-looking photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At night, we found the improved lighting and contrasts delivered by the Aura Light Portrait module particularly useful, providing shots of unmatched quality and clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, all of this extra lighting isn\u2019t meaningful without an impressive camera system \u2013 and vivo equipped the V30 5G accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes a rear camera system with two 50MP sensors and a 2MP sensor for wide-angle shots and improved depth of field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These sensors combine to deliver superb photos in a wide range of scenarios, while the front 50MP camera takes brilliant selfies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vivo-Mobile-Review-Image-2-1200x675-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vivo-Mobile-Review-Image-2-1200x675-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-769258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vivo-Mobile-Review-Image-2-1200x675-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vivo-Mobile-Review-Image-2-1200x675-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vivo-Mobile-Review-Image-2-1200x675-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vivo-Mobile-Review-Image-2-1200x675-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Display<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another highlight of the V30 5G is its 6.78-inch Ultra Clear Sunlight display, which boasts a 1.5K resolution and 2,800-nit peak local brightness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We found that all our snaps looked awesome on this display, as they were bright, sharp, and vibrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vibrance of our photos was unsurprising, as the V30 5G\u2019s display features a P3 Colour Gamut that provides over one billion unique colours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we watched our favourite shows on this smartphone, the wide colour gamut truly stood out, and it also combined with the display\u2019s 120Hz refresh rate to make gaming sessions immersive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Performance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These games, as well as all of our other apps, were powered seamlessly by the V30 5G\u2019s cutting-edge Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor, 512GB storage, and 24GB memory (12GB RAM and 12GB extended memory).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With so much memory, the V30 5G can run smoothly with up to 48 apps running in the background, and while we didn\u2019t try to overload it to this level, we ran plenty of background apps without any hitches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also noticed that when running all these apps, we never encountered overheating issues. This is thanks to the smartphone&#8217;s Ultra Large Smart Cooling System, which keeps the V30 5G cool under the heaviest loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vivo-Mobile-Review-Image-3-1200x675-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vivo-Mobile-Review-Image-3-1200x675-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-769259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vivo-Mobile-Review-Image-3-1200x675-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vivo-Mobile-Review-Image-3-1200x675-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vivo-Mobile-Review-Image-3-1200x675-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vivo-Mobile-Review-Image-3-1200x675-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Battery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A 5,000mAh complements the vivo V30 5G\u2019s incredible performance and ensures all-day performance even in intensive scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even such a massive battery can be charged up in no time thanks to vivo\u2019s 80W SuperCharge technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In combination, you will never get caught out by load-shedding again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Verdict<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The vivo V30 5G aims at the title of best portrait smartphone in South Africa, and based on our experience, it has clearly achieved this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Combined with its impressive performance and stunning display, it is a great option for any South African.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vodacom.co.za\/shopping\/product-details\/100021976?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_campaign=April+2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click here to buy your vivo V30 5G smartphone.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the review video below.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZEYk8ANv1V0?si=Ol-psHkip6qBfEKg\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We reviewed the vivo V30 5G and were impressed by its outstanding portrait photography capabilities. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":57,"featured_media":769267,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10459],"tags":[19791,19770],"class_list":["post-769234","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry-news","tag-vivo-mobile","tag-vivo-v30-5g"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/769234","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/57"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=769234"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/769234\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":769261,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/769234\/revisions\/769261"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/769267"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=769234"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=769234"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=769234"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}