Vivo V40 SE vs Vivo Y31s 5G

The Vivo V40 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo Y31s 5G (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y31s 5G leads — 36/100 vs 32/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y31s 5G has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo V40 SE has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31s 5G doesn't; the Vivo V40 SE is noticeably lighter (185g vs 207g).

The Vivo Y31s 5G edges out the Vivo V40 SE by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V40 SE
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 42
Design 68
Value for money 55
Vivo Y31s 5G
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 54
Design 41
Value for money 96
What makes Vivo V40 SE better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 207g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Vivo Y31s 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo V40 SE vs the Vivo Y31s 5G, the Vivo Y31s 5G scores 4 points higher (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G leads (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G and the Vivo V40 SE are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V40 SE notably outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (96/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo V40 SE: The Vivo V40 SE is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y31s 5G: The Vivo Y31s 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo V40 SE Vivo Y31s 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 560863 560863
Geekbench Single 923 923
Geekbench Multi 2249 2249
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1600x720
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 44W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm 164.2×75.4×8.4 mm
Weight 185 g 207 g
Price $200
Camera comparison
Vivo V40 SE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Vivo Y31s 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Vivo V40 SE
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y31s 5G
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo V40 SE
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo Y31s 5G
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo V40 SE and Vivo Y31s 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo V40 SE Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
32/100
560863 AnTuTu
Vivo Y31s 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
36/100
560863 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo V40 SE
Price unknown
Vivo Y31s 5G
$200
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G and the Vivo V40 SE are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo V40 SE notably outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (68/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (96/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V40 SE or the Vivo Y31s 5G?

The Vivo Y31s 5G edges out the Vivo V40 SE by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo V40 SE and the Vivo Y31s 5G?

The Vivo V40 SE has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo Y31s 5G — 36/100.

Should you choose the Vivo V40 SE over the Vivo Y31s 5G?

The Vivo V40 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y31s 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.