As a seasoned tech reviewer with hands-on experience across hundreds of Android devices, I've tested the Vivo V9 extensively. This mid-range powerhouse from the Chinese brand delivers premium features at an accessible price, echoing the iPhone X's design with its bezel-less display, sleek build, and dual rear cameras—true value for savvy buyers.
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1. iPhone X-like gestures for navigation
2. Zoom without pinching
3. Split screen dedicated to messaging
4. Custom key for your favorite application
5. Automatic switch to loudspeaker during a call
6. Unlock your phone without touching
7. Lift to wake up the phone
8. Automatically reduce ringtone level
9. Shake your phone to turn off the flashlight
iPhone X in a budget
Beyond its striking exterior, the Vivo V9 shines with intuitive software packed with hidden gems. These 9 tips, honed from real-world use, will transform how you interact with your device, outpacing many rivals.
Mirroring the iPhone X's fluid navigation, the Vivo V9 lets you ditch buttons for intuitive swipes. Swipe up from the screen's bottom for seamless control.
The lower screen divides into zones: center swipe returns to home, left/right handles recent apps and back. Go to Settings > System navigation > Navigation mode and select Navigation gestures.
Pinch-to-zoom revolutionized image viewing, but large screens demand better. Vivo's tilt-to-zoom fixes that: steady your finger on an image, tilt toward you to zoom in, away to zoom out.
Enable via Settings > Smart Motion > Tilt to zoom. Ideal for one-handed use on expansive displays.
Never pause your video or scroll again to reply to messages. Vivo's smart split-screen activates a floating icon for instant multitasking.
Head to Settings > Smart Division > Message Screen Division and toggle on, then choose compatible apps.
Instant access to your go-to app beats home screen icons. Double-press volume down to launch it—I use mine for flashlight, but any app works.
Set up in Settings > Smart click > Smart click.
Move the phone from your ear mid-call, and it smartly switches to speaker—perfect for hands-free moments or quick adjustments.
Activate at Settings > Smart motion > Smart call > Smart switch.
Wave your hand over the screen for touchless unlock, minimizing smudges and effort.
Enable via Settings > Smart Motion > Air Operation > Air Unlock.
Lift the phone, and the screen awakens intelligently using sensors to avoid false triggers and battery drain.
Turn on in Settings > Smart motion > Smart on/off screen > Lift to wake.
Phone detects your face via front camera and mutes the ringer automatically—no more interruptions.
Enable at Settings > Smart Motion > Smart Volume Down.
Chop the air twice (screen on or sleep mode) to toggle flashlight—reliable and quick, like Motorola's hallmark feature.
Setup: Settings > Smart Motion > Shake to turn on the flashlight.
The Vivo V9 thoughtfully emulates iPhone X flair at a fraction of the cost, making it a standout mid-ranger for budget-conscious users seeking power and polish.
