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Vivo V5 (2016) 32GB review: worth buying?

Created date: 2018-09-30 22:14:17, Updated date: 2020-04-15 14:56:21

Detailed review of vivo V5 (2016) 32GB's features

Here's our thorough explanation of whether you should buy the vivo V5 (2016) 32GB. We thoroughly evaluated how easy it is to hold, its operability, processing performance, multi-tasking performance, and more. We also reviewed how much we recommend it when compared to other models.

Review of the product design of the vivo V5 (2016) 32GB

Rating of the ease of carrying it around and getting it in and out of bags or pockets

When deciding whether to buy an vivo V5 (2016) 32GB, the first important factor is its size. Smartphones are used daily, and so it is important how easily they can be carried around and pulled out of bags or pockets. This review assesses how easy it is to carry the vivo V5 (2016) 32GB around and put it away.

Ease of grasping it in your hand to carry around

The "vivo V5 (2016) 32GB" is easily held with one hand, and its size allows it to be firmly held. It is small enough to be held in one hand together with things like a wallet, but this may be a bit difficult for ladies with small hands.

Ease of carrying it around when placing it in your pocket

It doesn't feel strange even when you put the "vivo V5 (2016) 32GB" in a pocket. In addition, when sitting on a chair with the phone in a pocket, it can be kept comfortably as it doesn't get caught on one's clothes or body.

Ease of getting it in and out of your pocket

Sometimes taking the "vivo V5 (2016) 32GB" out of your pocket doesn't go so well as it gets caught on fabric easily. It's safe to assume that some people will find it stressful that it is difficult to take it out smoothly.

Ease of getting it in and out of your bag

The "vivo V5 (2016) 32GB" is a size that allows you to take it in and out of your bag and use it with ease. Also, since it is compact, even if your bag is small it won't get too bulky which is convenient.

Assessment of user-friendliness and ease of handling

It is important to consider the ease of using the phone in one hand. It can be said that it would be very useful if it is easier for you to send emails and instant messages or answer calls using one hand while cooking or using your computer. Here, we have reviewed the vivo V5 (2016) 32GB by focusing on the ease of using it in one hand and the ease of typing in letters.

Ease of grasping the phone in one hand

The "vivo V5 (2016) 32GB" is a size that allows you to have a firm grip even while using it. Since your hand is kept stable, it is difficult to accidentally drop the phone, and it is very easy to use. Since the original body size is small, the phone is still easy to hold even when using a case.

The weight you feel when using the phone with one hand

The "vivo V5 (2016) 32GB" is a slightly heavy smart phone so using it with one hand for a short period doesn't cause any pain, however when used for long periods continuously it can hurt your hand. If you add a case and accessories it feels even heavier. It is preferable to use the phone with two hands and a proper case.

Ease of pushing the upper button on the screen using one hand

When using the "vivo V5 (2016) 32GB" with just one hand, it is quite difficult to press the button on the screen edge. We suggest you operate the device with both your hands rather than pushing your luck with just one hand.

The size of the buttons on the App

The buttons displayed on the "vivo V5 (2016) 32GB" are large, and therefore it is difficult to press the wrong ones. While some buttons may look small depending on the app, you probably won't feel that stressed when you actually use it.

Ease of typing in letters using the flick function

Keys on the "vivo V5 (2016) 32GB" can be pressed even when held with one hand, but your grip may weaken when trying to flick the buttons at the edges. As a result, it may become unstable in the hand when flicking quickly, but it won't be easy to drop as long as you are careful.

Ease of typing in letters using the keybord funtion

If you aren't being careful it is really easy to mistype when using the "vivo V5 (2016) 32GB" with two hands since the buttons are so small. In addition, typing at high speeds is pretty difficult and I can't say its very suited for it.

Assessment of whether it is suitable for standard use

Assessment of whether it is suitable for standard use

For people who use their smartphone on a daily basis, high performance is a rather important factor. When the performance is not good enough, then, for example, applications don't work as they should or the screen is difficult to see, and this causes stress. This review looks at whether the performance of the vivo V5 (2016) 32GB is suitable for making phone calls, messaging, or using SNS.

The size of the letters and the ease of operation

Because the display of the "vivo V5 (2016) 32GB" is much larger than ordinary phones, characters are displayed quite large. Therefore, it is suitable for reading long bodies of text and exchanging long messages while doing research.

Ease of reading sentences

Since the "vivo V5 (2016) 32GB" displays characters smoothly, it can display them beautifully. Even when viewing small characters, the jaggedness of the character outline is not at a level seen during normal viewing and is displayed very naturally. Because of this, it is difficult for your eyes to become tired and make the phone suitable for reading long bodies of text.

The beauty of the overal screen

The "vivo V5 (2016) 32GB" can display photos and videos beautifully. While people with good eyes can see jagged outlines when they look at the display up close, it is not really something of concern.

Ease of writing sentences

For the "vivo V5 (2016) 32GB", the on-screen keyboard covers part of the screen when typing, but there is sufficient space for operation. Its size is suitable for entering long sentences, but I feel it may be a bit clumsy when editing office documents.

Does it have sufficient performance to make calls and send emails?

Whether it be a phone call, mail, or during a chat, the "vivo V5 (2016) 32GB" provides smooth performance. Even when using the phone in demanding situations, you can use the phone comfortably since there will usually be no lag.

Does it have sufficient performance to search for things and using Social Networks?

If it is just SNS such as Facebook and Instagram, and some internet searches, the performance is enough. As a result, you will hardly ever find yourself frustrated or annoyed when using this phone.

Does it have sufficient performance to do other tasks while searching for things and using Social Networks?

Even if you start multiple apps at the same time or switch between apps frequently, you will have smooth performance. It can be said that the performance is more than enough if you just do research and SNS.

Summary of vivo V5 (2016) 32GB performance and functions

The size and weight of the vivo V5 (2016) 32GB

The body of the "vivo V5 (2016) 32GB" is 75.5mm wide, 153.8mm long, and 7.6mm thick. Also, the screen size is 5.5inch, and it weighs 154.0g. Its size is large compared to normal smart phones. While it may be slightly difficult to use with one hand, the screen is large and easy to see. I think this is a nice balance. It is recommended for those who want large screens instead of operating with one hand. In addition, while it is slightly heavier, its weight is something that can be handled. Your hand may get tired if you operate the phone for long periods of time with one hand.

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ColorGold/GrayGold/Rose GoldGold/Rose Gold
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)75.5mm x 153.8mm x 7.6mm71.3mm x 147.3mm x 7.2mm78.0mm x 158.9mm x 7.5mm
Weight154.0g151.0g183.5g
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Display of the vivo V5 (2016) 32GB

The "vivo V5 (2016) 32GB" has a IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280. Compared to the average smart phone, the screen is relatively beautiful.

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Display size5.5inch5.2inch5.7inch
Display typeIPS LCDSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen resolution (width x height)720 x 12801080 x 19201080 x 1920
Pixel density267ppi423ppi386ppi
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The battery life of the vivo V5 (2016) 32GB

The "vivo V5 (2016) 32GB" has a battery capacity of 3000.0mAh. The battery's capacity is slightly larger than standard smart phones.

The processing capability of the vivo V5 (2016) 32GB

The "vivo V5 (2016) 32GB" uses the Mediatek MT6750 CPU with 1.5GHz+1.0GHz×8(8.0-cores). The memory capacity is 4.0GB. The CPU processing performance is average. This level of processing is perfectly fine for games and Internet searches. It is slightly lacking in terms of high-capacity processing such as 3D games, but there are no real issues for normal usage. In addition, it has way more memory compared to normal smart phones. From the perspective of memory, I don't think you will ever feel there is not enough memory. Conversely, it is way too capable for uses such as searching the Internet and messaging.

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ChipsetMediatek MT6750Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652
CPU specs1.5GHz+1.0GHz×8(8.0-cores)1.8GHz+1.4GHz×8(8.0-cores)1.8GHz+1.4GHz×8(8.0-cores)
RAM size4.0GB4.0GB4.0GB
Storage size32.0GB64.0GB64.0GB
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The camera of the vivo V5 (2016) 32GB

The "vivo V5 (2016) 32GB" has a back camera with 13.0MP. The front camera has 20.0MP. Its rear camera has slightly better performance compared to normal smart phones. While there are times when I feel it is lacking, it is able to take pictures with satisfactory quality almost all the time. In addition, compared to standard smart phones, its rear camera has quite high performance. It is great for scenery photography and such as it is able to take photos of quite high resolutions. While great for taking photos of things far away, I feel it may be lacking when photographing near objects.

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Rear-camera resolution13.0MP13.0MP16.0MP
Front-camera resolution20.0MP16.0MP16.0MP
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