Intro

It has been some time since we last reviewed a vivo smartphone. This time round we will take a look at it’s mid ranger the V25 Pro 5G

The V25 Pro measures 158.9×73.52×8.62mm and weighs 190.0g. It has a 6.56-inch, 2376×1080 (FHD+) curved edge AMOLED screen. The phone stands out with it’s contrast changing UV sensitive backplate. (Cyan to Blue).

vivo V25 Pro is a mid range phone powered by the popular Mediatek Dimensity 1300, it has 12GB+256GB (RAM+ROM) and a battery of 4830mAh supports 66W quick charge (package comes with 44W charger).

It has 3 rear and 1 front camera.

The front camera is a 32 MP f/2.45. The rear consists of a 64MP OIS f/1.89, 8 MP wide f/2.2 and a 2MP macro at f/2.4. There are plenty of options for photos.

The vivo V25 Pro 64MP main camera is based on the ISOCELL Bright GW1, a 1/1.72” f/1.89 sensor with 0.8µm pixels (before binning). This camera has OIS and EIS stabilization and can record 4K video at 30fps.

The wide camera is a 8 MP is a Omnivision ov8856 1/4″ sensor f/2.2. The 2 MP macro is a Omnivision ov02b10 f/2.4 1/5″ sensor

The front camera uses a 32 MP based on the Samsung GD2 sensor (1/2.8”, 0.8µm) f/2.45.

Scene Modes Front: Photo, Night, Video, Live Photo, AR Stickers, Fun Video/Vlog Movie, Portrait, Double Exposure, Pro Sports, Dual View
Rear: Photo, Night, Video, High Resolution, Panorama, Slow Motion, Live Photo, Time-Lapse, Pro, AR Stickers, Documents, Dual View, Fun Video/Vlog Movie, Portrait, Double Exposure, Pro Sports

As for video recording, the rear main camera can take up to 4K/60fps (no stabilisation), up to 4K/30fps (Standard Stabilisation) and 1080p/30fps (Ultra stabilisation).

Front camera is only capable of filming at 1080p/60fps (no stabilisation) or 1080p/30fps with steadiface turn on.

The dual SIM slot supports dual standby 4G and 5G. As for 5G, common 5G SA band n78 and n1 are supported. It will also work with most 5G SA/NSA implementation so long the operator don’t block the device. We have tested it with Zero1 5G NSA and there are no issues running 5G NSA on it.

By Harry