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Vivo V9 is a rare find, sporting a notch design while maintaining a slim lower bezel that blends seamlessly with the overall device aesthetics. Priced at 7.99 million dong along with SnapDragon 626, the V9 maintains its unique features compared to peers in its segment.
1. Hands-on with Vivo V9: Utilizing Full Screen Interface, SnapDragon 626, Dual Cameras
Vivo V9 is a rare phone that adopts a notch design, complemented by a slim lower bezel that harmonizes with the overall device design. Priced at 7.99 million dong along with SnapDragon 626, the V9 possesses distinctive features compared to competitors in its segment.
Design:
As mentioned, the V9's design is harmonious, featuring a small, uniform screen border on the front and a slightly larger bottom part that remains very acceptable.
The back of the device is truly beautiful, featuring unique highlights that set it apart. Holding the device feels positive from the back; I appreciate this design, despite it being slightly fingerprint-prone, as it sparks creativity.
However, Vivo V9 is not without its weaknesses. While its frame design is excellent, the screen is positioned slightly higher, resulting in edges that affect smoothness, albeit offering better grip. If Vivo positioned the screen closer to the lower frame, it would be much smoother.
The final downside of the V9 is its microUSB port. This is a major weakness of the device. While some users may prioritize microUSB due to familiarity, it's clear that USB C is the future standard.
Display and Interface: The screen of the V9 is good, albeit slightly lacking contrast but overall satisfactory at its price range. The V9 features a 6.3” screen, mainly due to its 19:9 aspect ratio with a notch, providing an improved viewing experience compared to last year's 18:9.
Regarding hardware, Vivo has done an excellent job with the software. The device no longer requires on-screen touch buttons. Users no longer need to swipe up from the bottom to access navigation bars and then choose back, home, or multitasking. Everything is a single swipe—swipe up from the right for back, from the left for shortcuts, in the middle for home, and swipe up and hold for multitasking. These operations are intuitive and easy to get used to.
With this interaction method, you no longer waste screen space on useless navigation bars, allowing you to utilize the entire display.
Camera:
I haven't extensively tested the camera yet, but overall, it's decent for the price range. Photos exhibit good detail in sufficient lighting, although zooming in may reveal slightly pixelated details. The colors of the V9 are harmonious and pleasant. Further details about the selfie and rear cameras will be provided on another occasion.
