The Vivo V40 (review) and Motorola Edge 50 Pro (review) are two new mid-tier smartphones that make a strong case for their camera capabilities. The Vivo V40 features a dual 50MP rear camera setup and a 50MP front camera for selfies and video calls. On the other hand, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro offers a versatile triple rear camera system, including a telephoto lens, alongside a 50MP primary and 13MP ultrawide sensors. How do these cameras perform in real-world scenarios? Let’s delve into a detailed comparison of the Vivo V40 and Motorola Edge 50 Pro.
Daylight
The Vivo V40 and Motorola Edge 50 Pro both deliver vibrant images in daylight, but your choice may hinge on your preferences. The Motorola Edge 50 Pro tends to enhance images with greater contrast, making them appear more striking and social media-ready. However, this can lead to a slight loss of detail and less defined shadows. In contrast, the Vivo V40 offers a more realistic colour reproduction, avoiding excessive green hues and preserving shadow detail more effectively.
Winner: Vivo V40
Ultrawide
The Motorola Edge 50 Pro applies the same colour science to its ultrawide images as it does to its standard photos, resulting in vibrant and striking colours. This makes the grass in Motorola’s image appear more artistic, but overall details are superior to its counterpart. The Vivo V40, despite its larger sensor, delivers underwhelming results. The grass appears more natural but lacks definition, and there is noticeable noise throughout the frame.
Winner: Motorola Edge 50 Pro
Portrait
The Vivo V40 excels at capturing portraits, surpassing the Motorola Edge 50 Pro smartphone.. Both smartphones provide edge detection with minimal distortion, but the Vivo V40 stands out with its accurate skin tone rendering. Additionally, the V40 offers a range of bokeh effects with various filters, enhancing the overall portrait experience.
Winner: Vivo V40
Selfie
In selfies too, the Vivo V40 outperforms its counterpart, with superior facial detailing and colour accuracy to skin tones. The handset also preserves the shadows, which on the Motorola smartphone appears overexposed.
Winner: Vivo V40
Lowlight (night mode)
Both smartphones capture low-light shots using long exposure, with their night modes enabled by default. In this area, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro stands out with better detailing and colour accuracy. In contrast, the Vivo V40 often produces less realistic images.
Winner: Motorola Edge 50 Pro
Verdict
To conclude, the Vivo V40 shines in portrait and selfie photography, offering superior skin tone accuracy and bokeh effects, making it ideal for users who prioritise realistic and detailed people shots. However, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro takes the lead in low-light and ultrawide photography, delivering vibrant colours and better overall detail. The choice is yours. The Motorola Edge 50 Pro is priced in India starting at Rs 31,999, whereas the Vivo V40 costs Rs 34,999.
