Vivo V9: Is it still the purchase after Rs. 2000 Cut the price or prefer Samsung Galaxy J8?

The Samsung Galaxy J8 has been launched in India for quite some time now, but before the Vivo V9 comes (overhaul) and with the latest Rs. 2000 rebate, the smartphone is more affordable than before. The question is, does it have a better overall value than the Galaxy J8 after the reduction?

Vivo V9 vs. Samsung Galaxy J8: What's Better?

If you want to compare the two smartphones, the first thing you want to check are the hardware specifications of both phones and the price that comes attached to both devices. The Samsung Galaxy J8 has a price Rs.18990 while the Vivo V9 now costs Rs 20.655 for its lowest price in India.

Even after falling prices, the Vivo V9 is even more expensive than the Galaxy J8 but why? ? Perhaps the material specifications and pricing details are given below will help you get rid of your confusion.

The only categories where the Galaxy J8 is able to take over the Vivo V9 is the display technology, which is Super AMOLED and battery capacity, which is 3500mAh. In other aspects, the Vivo V9 is able to dominate completely, which means that after the price drops, the V9 is something you should consider.

Vivo V9: Specifications, Features

The Vivo V9 comes with a 6.3-inch FullView Display 2.0 IPS display carrying a full HD + display with a 2280 x 1080 aspect ratio with a 19: 9 aspect ratio. and a notch on the top just like the iPhone X and more. Even at 6.3 inches, the phone will appear relatively small in your hands thanks to the 1.75 mm glbades on the side and the 5.9 mm glbades at the bottom. In the end, the Vivo V9 has a screen-body ratio of 90%.

The Vivo V9 hardware includes a Snapdragon SoC 626 with 4 GB of RAM. There is 64 GB of built-in storage, which can be expanded up to 256 GB via a microSD card. The Vivo V9 is equipped with a dual SIM card and has a dual camera on the back, with a 16MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor coupled with f / 2.0 apertures and f / 2.4, respectively.

The rear camera also offers an 'Ultra HDR' mode. which guarantees a detailed image. On the front, the Vivo V9 has a 24MP selfie shooter with the f / 2.0 aperture. The Vivo V9 benefits from an AI-based Beautify Face app for the selfie because it's a feature that is mostly desired in mainland China. The dual camera configuration at the back also offers "Portrait" lighting and Bokeh depth of field effects.

Using a feature called Face Access 2.0, the smartphone can map the face of the user and unlock the phone. The Face Unlock feature on the Vivo V9 can also be used for App Lock, so no one will be able to access your apps without your permission.

Vivo V9 also supports VoLTE 4G, dual-band Wi-Fi, 3.5mm headphone jack, microUSB port and Bluetooth 4.2. There is a 3260mAh battery inside the phone but it does not support fast charging despite the use of a Snapdragon 626. It is recommended to take a certified charger that can give you a high amperage to quickly charge the smartphone in no time.

The dimensions of the phone are 154.81 × 75.03 × 7.99mm and it weighs 150 grams. The different and available color patterns are Champagne Gold and Pearl Black.

Vivo V9: Price in India

The Vivo V9 price in India is Rs. 20655 after the lower prices. With the latest discount introduced, it honestly seems to be a more value-oriented smartphone for shoppers. The Galaxy J8 is also a decent smartphone in its own right, but with the latest price cut introduced on the Vivo V9, the smartphone presents a much better value for buyers in India.