While the two Pro models grab most of the headlines, the vanilla Vivo X200 has some of the same cutting-edge features as them. It features a new generation of Zeiss cameras, a powerful chipset, and a sturdy yet attractive design.
Vivo X200
The X200 is powered by the Dimensity 9400, which has been setting performance standards recently. The second-generation 3nm chip with an all-big-core design was inspired by Vivo’s collaboration with ARM and MediaTek. It runs its prime Cortex-X925 core clocked at 3.626GHz and is paired with up to 16GB of RAM, which can be doubled with virtual RAM. The storage (256GB, 512GB or 1TB) can be expanded with Vivo’s storage compression technology.
Like the bigger Pro, the The display uses high-frequency PWM dimming for a flicker-free experience and can reach up to 4,500 nits. The display also promises to last three times longer than other OLED panels and consume less power to boot. Note that the non-Pro model is using an optical fingerprint reader.
The X200 has a 50MP 1/1.56″ Sony IMX921 sensor, which is smaller than the LYT-818 found inside the Pros, but comparable to the sensor inside the Sits. ,
Vivo X200 has a 50MP telephoto camera
The now familiar Oreo-style camera island is also home to a capable 70mm f/2.57 telephoto lens (with T* coating). It doesn’t have the 200MP sensor of the two Pro models, but instead uses a 50MP IMX882 1/1.95″ sensor. Additionally, there’s a 50MP 15mm ultra-wide camera. For video recording, the new generation can do 4K at 120fps 10-bit log color.
The phone is powered by a 5,800mAh BlueVolt battery, which is an 800mAh upgrade from last year’s X100. It supports 90W wired-only charging (down from 120W last year). Despite the larger battery capacity, the X200 is actually smaller than its predecessor – 6.67″ display and 7.99 mm thickness versus 6.78″ and 8.5 mm.
Talking about it, X100 had IP68 rating. It is now enhanced with IP69, which provides protection against hot water jets.
The new X200 family also has an offline communications capability that can send messages up to 1 km (0.6 mi) without any cell coverage. It was co-developed by Vivo and MediaTek and is based on Bluetooth. It supports SOS text broadcasts and one-on-one voice and text communication. You can share your location and more. To test this, scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences went to areas of Mount Everest where there is no network coverage.
The X200 launches with OriginOS 5. New features include Origin Island (think Dynamic Island) and a custom version of “Circle to Search”. For the Chinese market, Vivo has created an AI model that can handle note taking and copywriting. We will see what the company does for the international market.
Like its Pro sibling, the Vivo X200 comes in Sapphire Blue, Titanium Grey, Moonlight White and Carbon Black. The first colorway, Sapphire Blue, is brand new, with a gem-like quality as it changes under different lighting conditions.
Vivo X200 Colorways
Vivo X200 pre-orders begin today and will be available from October 19th. The base 12/256GB model starts at CNY 4,300 (this converts to $605/€555/₹51,000). Additional options include 12/512GB for CNY 4,700, 16/512GB for CNY 5,000, and the top model with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage for CNY 5,500. There is currently no information about the global launch.
