**Pros
**– Practical camera setup that delivers unmatched results
– Videos almost as good as the iPhone
– Dimensity 9400 is a pretty solid performer
– Battery life can easily last you two days
– Fast charging
– Bright and vibrant display
– IP68 + IP69 ratings. Built like a tank
– Sensibly priced
Cons
– Should have come with Pro version’s LTPO display
– Dimensity 9400’s GPU needs optimisation
– Lacks wireless charging
– Comes with some bloatware
– Top-heavy design may be off-putting for some
Price: Rs 71,999 for the 16GB+512GB unit. Starts at Rs 65,999
Rating: 4.5/5
Vivo’s X200, along with the X200 Pro, is the latest entry in its flagship X series, and it’s not here to play second fiddle. Vivo is aiming straight for the heavyweights—Apple and Samsung—with a promise to deliver a camera experience that feels like using a mirrorless camera. Last year’s X100 Pro wowed everyone with its incredible still photography, but this year, Vivo had a bigger challenge: to ace smartphone video performance and give the iPhone a run for its money.
And, honestly, they’ve nailed it. The X200 steps up with a camera system designed not just to compete but to lead the pack. It takes Vivo’s already impressive reputation for photography and pushes it even further, especially when it comes to capturing videos.
Sure, the camera is the star of the show, but the X200 Pro isn’t a one-trick pony. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset, this phone is ready for whatever you throw at it, from multitasking to intense gaming sessions. And with a 5,800mAh battery, it’s built to last. You’re not going to find yourself scrambling for a charger by mid-afternoon, even with heavy use.
The design is just as premium as you’d hope for a flagship. Slim, sleek, and undeniably stylish, it’s a phone that feels as good as it looks. The AMOLED display is bright, sharp, and a joy to use, whether you’re bingeing on shows, scrolling endlessly, or diving into your favourite games.
But does that warrant you to upgrade to the X200 or the X200 Pro? And specifications put aside, how does the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 fare in the real world? And more importantly, how justified is the price delta of Rs 30,000 or so between the X200 and the X200 Pro? We find out.
Vivo X200 Review: The Design
The Vivo X200’s design feels familiar, and yet fresh somehow. The Vivo X200 closely resembles its elder sibling the Vivo X200 Pro and the outgoing Vivo X100 Pro, both in appearance and how it feels in the hand. For users in India, Vivo offers two elegant colour options: Cosmos Black and Natural Green. Both colours exude a premium vibe, although we would have love to see the other colour options that Vivo is offering in the Chinese market as well.
The front of the phone is protected by Schott’s Xensation Alpha, while the back features a matte-finish glass fiber that does an excellent job of resisting fingerprints. Although the durability of Schott’s glass compared to Corning’s offerings isn’t clear, it feels sturdy and reliable in everyday use.
One small but impactful design tweak is the slightly rounded edges of the flat display, which improve grip and make the phone more comfortable to hold. The ultrasonic fingerprint sensor also deserves a shoutout—it works quickly and accurately, even when your hands are damp or dusty.
The shift from a curved to a flat display is a significant change from the X100 series, and it’s one that Vivo nailed. The flat screen improves grip and ergonomics without losing the sleek, high-end feel.
At the back, the design centres around a large, circular camera module that houses the four camera sensors. The flash is positioned just outside the hump. A metallic ring surrounding the camera hump adds a touch of sophistication, while Vivo’s clean and minimal branding at the bottom keeps the design polished.
The Vivo X200 is impressively slim at just 0.8cm thick, and with a weight of 197 grams (202 grams for the green model), is easy to carry around. However, the massive camera module makes the phone slightly top-heavy, which you’ll notice when holding it for the first time. While the weight distribution might feel awkward initially, it’s something most users will adapt to. That said, the camera hump causes the phone to wobble on flat surfaces, which can be a little annoying.
Despite these minor issues, the X200 shines in terms of durability. The newly designed aluminium frame offers a better grip and hand-feel, because of its new thicker and flatter design. Vivo has also upped the ante with an IP69 rating, which protects the phone from high-pressure water jets—an upgrade from the usual IP68 protection seen in most premium phones.
As for ports and buttons, at the bottom, you’ll find a neatly arranged speaker grille, a USB 2.0 Type-C port, and a dual nano SIM tray. The volume and power buttons on the right are sturdy and well-built, with no wobble.
Vivo X200 Review: The Display
The Vivo X200’s display is an absolute showstopper. At 6.67 inches, the Quad-curved AMOLED panel comes with a resolution of 2800 x 1260, delivering crisp and vibrant visuals. While the X200 Pro gets the more advanced LTPO tech for dynamic refresh rates, the non-Pro model uses LTPS technology, sticking to fixed refresh rates of 60Hz, 90Hz, and 120Hz. Despite this difference, the display on the X200 still performs brilliantly and holds its own.
Whether you’re scrolling through photos, streaming videos, or gaming, the screen looks stunning. It’s bright, colourful, and packs great contrast, making content pop. The display can hit an impressive peak brightness of 4500 nits, ensuring it’s easy to view even in direct sunlight. Dolby Vision and Adaptive HDR10+ support take the experience further, enhancing colour and contrast to deliver visuals that feel vivid and lifelike. Watching HDR content on platforms like Netflix or YouTube feels immersive and deeply enjoyable.
What sets this display apart isn’t just how it looks—it’s also incredibly smart. With support for over 1.07 billion colours and 100% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut, the X200 ensures everything on screen looks as accurate and vibrant as possible. Whether it’s scrolling through your photo gallery or streaming a show, the display consistently delivers rich and true-to-life colours.
Vivo has also put a lot of thought into eye comfort, which is a major plus. The hardware-based 2160Hz PWM Dimming significantly reduces flicker, while features like Smart Eye Protection Mode 3.0 and Night Eye Protection Mode 2.0 keep your eyes comfortable during long viewing sessions. Additional tools like Anti-Fatigue Brightness Adjustment 2.0 and Ambient Colour Temperature Adaptation help the screen adjust to your surroundings, making sure it’s easy on the eyes, no matter the time of day or lighting conditions.
For streaming fans, the Widevine L1 certification means you can enjoy HD content on Netflix and other OTT platforms without a hitch. Combine that with sharp details, excellent contrast, and great viewing angles, and the display becomes a versatile performer, whether you’re watching videos, browsing, or playing games.
Overall, the Vivo X200’s display is a real highlight. It’s not just about looking good—it’s functional, smart, and comfortable to use. Whether you’re using it for entertainment, work, or everyday tasks, this screen offers a top-notch experience that’s hard to fault, even at this premium segment.
Vivo X200 Review: The Camera
When it comes to photography, the Vivo X200 is almost as good as its elder sibling, the Vivo X200 Pro. While it may look like the Pro variant has been equipped with all the high-end features, the reality is that the Vivo X200 stands awfully close to the Pro variant. In most cases, it is practically impossible to tell the photos or videos captured by the X200 and the X200 Pro apart, unless you’re a professional and know exactly what to look for. That’s how much Vivo has invested in making its camera technology accessible across the lineup.
The Vivo X200 boasts a triple-camera setup, led by a 50MP primary sensor featuring Sony’s IMX921 with an f/1.57 aperture. This main camera is supported by a 50MP telephoto sensor (Sony IMX882, f/2.57) offering 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultra-wide lens utilising Samsung’s JN1 sensor. While the Pro variant provides a slight edge in features like a 3.7x optical zoom, the standard X200 ensures you’re not missing out on quality.
In bright, well-lit conditions, the Vivo X200 excels. The main 50MP camera produces sharp, vibrant images with natural colours. Dynamic range is on point, capturing highlights and shadows with precision. Photos come alive with detail and clarity, and the colours look authentic without going overboard on saturation—although occasionally, they can lean slightly towards an HDR-like vibrancy.
The Zeiss collaboration adds an extra layer of polish, offering cinematic effects that elevate the visual experience. Whether it’s street photography or capturing landscapes, the X200 makes the process enjoyable. There’s no noticeable shutter lag, which is a big plus for those quick, on-the-go shots. Lens flares are well-controlled, and even when shooting against sunlight, the results are impressive, with no significant loss in detail or contrast.
Portraits are where the Vivo X200 truly stands out. The camera system comes with multiple focal lengths—23mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 100mm—providing a level of flexibility that photographers will appreciate. The 85mm and 135mm focal lengths, in particular, produce results that are at par, if not better than modern-day mirrorless and DSLRs. Plus, you get a bunch of Zeiss-native bokeh styles, which mimic some of their most iconic lenses.
The portrait shots are rich in detail, with excellent sharpness, natural colours, and creamy background blur. Edge detection is precise, and the dynamic range ensures the subject stands out beautifully against the background.
Whether it’s close-up shots or full-body portraits, the X200 handles them with finesse. The flexibility of focal lengths allows for creative freedom, giving users the ability to experiment with framing and composition.
The 50MP ultra-wide sensor delivers images with decent detail and colour reproduction. However, there’s room for improvement, especially in terms of clarity and maintaining consistency in colour tones.
The telephoto lens, on the other hand, is a solid performer. With 3x optical zoom and support for up to 100x digital zoom, the X200 offers plenty of versatility. While images at extreme zoom levels may lose some detail, the results at 3x and 10x zoom remain sharp and vibrant. This makes the telephoto lens particularly useful for wildlife photography or capturing distant subjects without compromising quality.
Coming to low-light conditions, the Vivo X200 continues to impress, though it’s not without its flaws. The main camera handles dim environments well, producing bright images with very little noise and great retention when it comes to colours. However, we found that consistency can be an issue. In some shots, we lost a a lot of details in the background, and the camera occasionally struggles to keep the main subject fully in focus.
Despite these minor hiccups, the X200 performs admirably for most nighttime scenarios, and its ability to capture adequate brightness without overexposing highlights is commendable.
As for the X200’s 32MP front-facing camera, it is another highlight. Selfies look sharp and well-detailed, with skin tones that appear natural. In low-light settings, the camera manages to retain clarity without introducing excessive noise, making it a reliable option for those who love snapping photos of themselves.
Vivo has also loaded the X200’s camera system with features to keep photography enthusiasts hooked. Modes like Wedding and Street Photography add a creative edge, while Zeiss-centric effects offer a wide range of customisation options. These features allow users to experiment with different styles and techniques, creating a unique photographic signature.
For those who enjoy exploring the possibilities of smartphone photography, the X200 offers enough tools to keep you engaged for months.
Check out some camera samples from the Vivo X200:
Now, the video. The Vivo X200’s video recording features are robust. Both the front and rear cameras support recording at up to 4K resolution at 60fps. For those who enjoy slow-motion, the X200 offers a 120fps mode at 1080P. The rear camera includes gyro-based electronic stabilisation, which does an excellent job of smoothing out footage, even in low-light environments.
The colours and dynamic range in videos are again pretty consistent with the performance seen in photos, and the overall quality is more than sufficient for casual videography or social media content creation.
For years, the iPhone has stood out as the smartphone to get if you’re into photos and videos. While smartphone makers like Xiaomi and Vivo came pretty close to the iPhone in terms of video, Apple was still able to eke out an edge in video. With the Vivo X200 and the X200 Pro, Vivo has outdone Apple. For the first time in decades, we finally have a mainstream Android phone that can hold a candle to Apple’s video-recording capabilities.
Vivo X200 Review: The Performance, Software Experience, UI & AI
The Vivo X200 is a device that doesn’t pull back its punches when it comes to performance, courtesy of the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset. Built on a 3nm process, this powerhouse of a processor rivals the best that Qualcomm’s Snapdragon lineup has to offer. Paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, Vivo has ensured that even this budget-friendly flagship offers top-notch performance. Storage options include a choice of 256GB or 512GB UFS 4, giving plenty of room for apps, photos, and videos.
Given the specifications, it’s no surprise that the X200 finds itself near the top-end of most benchmarking charts, but what’s truly impressive is how effortlessly it handles real-world tasks.
From intense gaming sessions and long 4K video recordings to juggling multiple apps in a frenzy of multitasking, the X200 takes it all in stride. The device stays cool and maintains consistent performance, thanks to an advanced Vapor Cooling System. Even in gaming, the Vivo X200 performs admirably, although there are some limitations to note.
The GPU optimisation on the MediaTek chipset means certain games, such as Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, don’t allow users to enable the highest graphics settings. However, this seems more like a software issue that could be fixed with a few patch updates. For games that do let users switch to ultra-high settings, the X200 delivers solid frame rates and remains cool, ensuring an enjoyable gaming experience. Considering that this is not a gaming-centric device, we were mightily impressed. For casual and mid-level gamers, this phone will comfortably handle your needs without breaking a sweat.
The Vivo X200 runs on Android 15-based FuntouchOS, which has come a long way in terms of usability. The interface is clean, intuitive, and easy to navigate. Vivo has made it straightforward to access all the key features without digging through complicated menus.
While the device comes with some pre-installed third-party apps, these apps can be uninstalled if not needed. FuntouchOS is fast, responsive, and free from unnecessary clutter. It truly stands out as for its refined user interface compared to other custom Android systems. Google’s core apps, including Gmail and Gen Al Gemini, come pre-loaded, making it ready for everyday tasks right out of the box.
Speaking of AI, AI features play a major role in the Vivo X200’s appeal, considering that this is the first major flagship from Vivo to feature AI capabilities.
The Dimensity 9400 chipset powers a suite of intelligent tools. We get features like Circle to Search, which allows users to quickly search for an object online, based on what they are seeing. There are several other AI-powered photo tools like removing shadows or expanding scenes as well.
For photography enthusiasts, the AI features go a step further, improving low-light performance and enabling tools like AI Erase Pro and AI Sky. Over 18 AI-driven tools are included, with Vivo promising regular updates to introduce even more capabilities.
As for updates and support.Vivo has ensured the X200 remains relevant for years by committing to three Android OS updates, four years of Android patches, and five years of security updates. This level of long-term support is reassuring, especially for those who prefer to stick with their devices rather than upgrading frequently.
The Vivo X200 strikes a fine balance between performance, usability, and innovation. It handles demanding tasks with ease, supports gaming at a decent level, and offers a suite of AI tools that enhance creativity and practicality. Coupled with its clean software and long-term update promises, the X200 is a compelling choice in its price segment.
Vivo X200 Review: The Battery Life
The Vivo X200 shines truly bright when it comes to battery performance. Boasting a 5,800mAh unit, the X200 features a Solid Electrolyte battery with 3rd-Gen silicon anode and semi-solid state technologies. These advanced features help the battery maintain its power capacity over time while minimising chemical degradation, making it a standout even among premium phones.
This phone is built to last, easily powering through a day of heavy use. Whether it’s endless photo sessions, hours of video streaming, or some intense gaming, the X200 keeps up. Even after 5-6 hours of demanding tasks, we ended a typical day with over 40% power still left. For everyday use, it’s realistic to expect two full days of freedom from the charger.
When you do need to recharge, Vivo’s 90W FlashCharge fast charger gets the job done — we get from 0-100% in under 50 minutes, and up to 50% in under 30 mins, so you’re back up and running in no time. While wireless charging isn’t available, the fast and efficient charging more than makes up for it.
Thanks to the power-efficient Dimensity 9400 Ultra chipset, the Vivo X200 is a powerhouse in energy optimisation, ensuring it delivers reliable performance throughout the day. With its long-lasting battery and quick charging, this phone is a perfect fit for life on the go.
Vivo X200 Review: Verdict
The Vivo X200 series is a serious contender if you’re after a flagship experience without splurging on an iPhone. With the standard model priced at Rs 64,999 and the Pro version at Rs 94,999, Vivo has packed in premium features that punch well above their price tags. What’s more is that after handily beating the iPhone in still photography last year, this year, we finally have a package that can hold a candle to the iPhone.
While the X200 isn’t out to break performance records or dominate in gaming, it’s a brilliant all-rounder. You get a battery that just keeps going, a stunning display, and a design that feels as good as it looks. The refined FunTouch OS adds to the experience, though the pre-loaded bloatware is a small annoyance.
Now, the Pro does bring a few extras to the table—a smoother LTPO display, a larger 6,000mAh battery, and a slightly better camera setup. It’s also got a slightly bigger screen, making it a tempting upgrade if you want the very best. That said, the standard X200 still holds its ground with an excellent camera, great battery life, and superb build quality.
Whether it’s taking effortless photos in any light or just delivering a polished experience, the Vivo X200 series is easily one of the best premium smartphones of 2024. It’s worth every penny.
