Vivo V70 FE First Impression: Is This Really An Upgrade?

Vivo V70 FE is priced at Rs 37,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant. The higher 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB variants cost Rs 40,999 and Rs 44,999, respectively.

This phone is available in Northern Light Purple and Monsoon Blue colours. You can buy it from Flipkart, Amazon, and Vivo’s website.

Also Read: Vivo V70 Review: Stunning Portraits With Solid Everyday Performance

The Vivo V70 FE packs the following items inside the box:

• Phone
• 90W Charger
• Type C cable
• SIM ejector tool
• Protective cover
• Documentation

Before we talk in detail about the Vivo V70 FE, let’s see what the on-paper specs look like:

• Display: 6.83 inches AMOLE
• Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 7360 Turbo (4 nm)
• RAM & ROM: 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
• Software: Android 16 OriginOS
• Rear camera: 200MP, 8MP
• Selfie camera: 32MP
• Battery: 7000mAh
• Weight: 200 grams
• Dimensions: 163.7 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm

The Vivo V70 FE has an eye-catching design with a plastic back and frame, yet it still feels quite appealing in hand.

I’m personally using the northern light purple colour, which stands out beautifully thanks to the elegant rippling wave pattern on the back panel.

The camera design also feels thoughtfully done. Taking cues from other V series phones, it features a vertical alignment with a subtle bump that enhances the overall aesthetics rather than detracting from them.

Vivo has also smartly placed the “200MP OIS Cam” branding at the centre of the Aura Light, giving the module a more premium and balanced look.

Talking about ports, it has power and volume buttons on the right side, while the top has an IP blaster, a microphone, and a secondary speaker. At the bottom of the phone are a Type-C port, a microphone, a SIM tray, and a speaker grille.

In Vivo V70 FE first impression: the display is also one of the considerations for those looking to buy a phone with a giant display. It has a 6.83 inches AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Furthermore, it comes with 1900 nits of (HBM) brightness, which is fine for normal usage, but you can not watch something bright because sun reflection prevent to focus on the screen.

I personally watched a few videos in direct sunlight. But one thing I liked most was the display, which supports HDR10+. It allows users to watch high-quality videos on OTT platforms and YouTube as well.

The camera on the Vivo V70 FE delivers a reliable and consistent experience in daily use. In most scenarios, the shots come out with pleasing colours that feel natural and well-balanced.

The processing leans towards a vibrant look without going overboard, which makes photos look ready for social media right after capture.

The phone manages exposure nicely in standard lighting conditions, ensuring that highlights and shadows stay under control. The overall output looks clean, and the camera maintains a good sense of clarity across different scenes. Whether you’re shooting landscapes, casual moments, or quick snaps, the results feel dependable

Portrait shots also come out well, with decent subject separation and a smooth background blur. The edge detection works effectively in most cases, giving portraits a polished look.

On the front, the selfie camera is a strong point. It performs really well in both normal and portrait modes, even when you’re taking group selfies. Skin tones look natural, contrast is well handled, and the overall output feels flattering without being overly processed.

Overall, the camera setup on the Vivo V70 FE offers a balanced and user-friendly experience, especially for users who prefer good colours, easy shooting, and consistent results.

Honestly, I haven’t tested the Vivo V70 FE in a loop to determine the exact battery capacity. But it comes with a 7000 mAh battery capacity, which can easily last a full day on a single charge.

I got a 90W charger with the box, and it can charge the phone 100 per cent in just 60 minutes.

Vivo V70 FE comes with Mediatek Dimensity 7360 Turbo (4 nm) for daily drivers. But I’m stuck here to seeing price and chipset correlation. I was expecting to have at least Mediatek Dimensity 8350, considering the price, where I have seen multiple phones like OnePlus Nord CE 5,Motorola Edge 60 Pro, Realme P3 Ultra, and even in Lava Agni 4. All these phones are priced under 30,000. There is a point that Chipset prices are increasing due to shortages and high demand from AI.

In reality, Dimensity 7360 Turb sits in the Dimensity 7000 series (upper mid-range), not the premium tier. It’s basically a refreshed Dimensity 7300, not a big upgrade. If you compare the 7360 Turbo vs. the 8350, you will realise the real gap. The Dimensity 8350 has a 40% higher AnTuTu score, 30-40% better CPU performance, and much stronger GPU and memory bandwidth. So, this is not a small difference, and it’s a full tier jump.

While I’m writing Vivo V70 FE first impressions, I have not played many games or tested it at its peak level. I just used it normally, like watching videos, scrolling through social media, and sometimes playing BGMI or Asphalt 9. Let’s see in the future how it performs in the future.

I also ran several Benchmark tests on the Vivo V70 FE to assess its performance across different aspects. Its Geekbench scores are 3006 in single-core and 10023 in multi-core. The maximum in the CPU throttling test is 95 per cent. Moreover, its Antutu score is 946845. The 3DMark Wildlife Extreme Stability Test has an overall score of 99.4%.

Vivo V70 FE runs on Android 16 based on Origin OS 6. It has a cleaner look and a newer design, similar to the Dynamic Island feature on iOS.

You can change app widgets, wallpaper, system style, and the home screen to fit your taste.

But it comes with a lot of bloatware, including Blockbuster, Amazon, Netflix, Spotify, and many system apps. You can uninstall an unused app or disable it from settings. Overall, the UI experience is smooth.