Vivo X200 Review: Is the X200 Worth It?
Discover everything about the Vivo X200, including features, specs, camera, performance, and why it's the next-gen smartphone to watch!
The vivo X200 offers a great balance of features without the extra frills of its Pro and Ultra versions. It has a powerful chipset, a large battery and fast charging, all similar to the Pro model. It also has water resistance, making it a strong choice overall.
However, it does miss out on a few things. It doesn’t have the 200MP telephoto camera, but the 50MP 3x zoom camera is still impressive. The main camera sensor is slightly smaller, but the ultrawide and selfie cameras are the same as the Pro. The display is also a bit less advanced with a 60Hz refresh rate and no Dolby Vision, but it’s still very good.
Key specs of the vivo X200:
- Display: 6.67″ AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
- Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 9400
- Memory: 12GB/16GB RAM, 256GB-1TB storage
- OS: Android 15
- Rear cameras: 50MP main, 50MP telephoto with 3x zoom, 50MP ultrawide
- Front camera: 32MP
- Battery: 5800mAh, 90W charging
- Features: 5G, Wi-Fi 7, NFC, stereo speakers, optical fingerprint reader
The X200 comes in a simple box, and the typical bundle includes a USB cable and a protective case. If you’re looking for a high-performance phone without the extra cost, the X200 hits the sweet spot.
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Vivo X200 Specification
| 📅Category | 📅Details |
|---|---|
| 📅Release Date | 📅 October 19, 2024 |
| ⚖️Weight | ⚖️ 197g or 202g |
| 📏Dimensions | 📏 160.3 x 74.8 x 8 mm |
| 📱OS | 📱 Android 15, up to 4 major updates |
| 💾 Storage | 💾 256GB, 512GB, 1TB (no card slot) |
| 🌈 Display | 🌈 6.67″ AMOLED, 120Hz, 1260 x 2800 pixels |
| 🔋Chipset | 🔋 Mediatek Dimensity 9400, Octa-core |
| 💻RAM | 💻 12GB/16GB |
| 📸Main Camera | 📸 50MP (wide), 50MP (telephoto), 50MP (ultrawide) |
| 🤳Selfie Camera | 🤳 32MP |
| 🔋 Battery | 🔋 5800mAh (Global), 5220mAh (Austria) |
| ⚡ Charging | ⚡ 90W wired, reverse charging |
| 🌐Network | 🌐 GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| 💧Water Resistance | 💧 IP68/IP69 |
| 🌈 colors | 🌈 Natural Green, Cosmos Black, Blue, White, Titanium |
| 💸Price | 💸 ₹56,990 / $605 |
| 📊Performance | 📊 AnTuTu: 2632874, GeekBench: 8014, 3DMark: 6334 |
| ⏳ Battery Life | ⏳ 14:51h active use |
vivo X200 Design, build quality and handling
The vivo X200 follows the design style of vivo’s high-end X series, featuring a large black circular camera module with the Zeiss logo. The back is made of glass in most colorways, with the black version using a “glass fiber” rear panel. The Green model has a smooth, slippery finish while the Blue model is glossy and attracts fingerprints.
The display is protected by Schott Xensation Alpha, and it has gentle curves on all four sides. While the screen protector is scratchy at the edges, it helps with durability. The under-display fingerprint sensor is optical (not ultrasonic like the Pro version) and works well, though it’s positioned lower than on the Pro.
The X200 offers excellent water and dust protection with IP68 and IP69 ratings, meaning it can survive being submerged for 30 minutes in up to 1.5 meters of water and withstand high-temperature water jets. However, in some regions, the X200 is only IP68-rated. The eSIM feature is also region-dependent, and in some markets, you only get two nano-SIM slots.
vivo X200 Display, battery life, charging speed, speakers
The vivo X200 has a 6.67-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1,260×2,800px. While it lacks Dolby Vision and LTPO support, it still offers a 120Hz refresh rate, adaptive brightness, and flicker-free performance with 2160Hz PWM dimming. The display can reach up to 1,563 nits in bright light and 600 nits in manual mode.
In terms of refresh rate, it supports 60Hz, 90Hz, and 120Hz but doesn’t have on-the-fly adjustments like the Pro model. It supports HDR10 and HDR10+, but no Dolby Vision, so streaming services like Netflix and YouTube support HDR10.
The X200 has a 5,800mAh battery (5,220mAh in some regions) and performs well in tests. It lasted longer than competitors in gaming but had shorter call time. With a 90W charger, it charges from 0-100% in 39 minutes. However, it lacks wireless charging, unlike some rivals.
The speaker system is good, with a hybrid setup providing clear vocals and decent low-end thump. Its loudness rating is ‘Good,’ slightly lower than some competitors, but still solid overall.
vivo X200 Software and performance
The vivo X200 runs on Android 15 with the Funtouch OS 15 overlay. The phone is set to receive four major OS updates and five years of security patches, making it future-proof.
The design of Funtouch OS 15 feels a bit outdated but includes essential features like large app folders, split-screen, and pop-up windows. The app drawer also houses widgets. Notable features include Circle to search, Gemini AI assistant, live translation for calls and an AI tool for notes and transcripts. The gallery editor uses AI for object removal and editing, though it can be hit or miss.
For performance, the X200 features the Mediatek Dimensity 9400 chipset which is comparable to the Snapdragon 8 Elite seen in many high-end phones. It may be configured with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Benchmark scores are acceptable, however they are slightly lower than those of competitors. However, the X200 continues to perform well overall, with high sustained load performance and good stability in stress tests.
vivo X200 Camera, photo and video quality
Vivo X200 has a solid triple-camera setup, offering a balanced system for most users. The main camera features a 50MP Sony sensor, delivering sharp, vibrant daytime photos. The telephoto camera is also 50MP, but it lacks a bit of sharpness in some shots. The ultrawide camera performs well, with good color and dynamic range, though it doesn’t have the widest perspective.
Daylight photos from the main camera show excellent detail and color. The telephoto camera offers good results but could be sharper. Portraits are decent, with some areas missing perfect focus. The ultrawide camera is solid, though not the most extreme in terms of perspective. Overall, the X200 delivers good quality photos across its camera system.
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Pros and Cons of vivo X200
| Pros 🚀 | Cons ⚠️ |
|---|---|
| 🌊 Durable (IP69) (varies by region) | 📦 No charger in the EU |
| 🌞 Bright 120Hz display | 🖼️ Display isn’t very adaptive |
| 🔋 Good battery life (except Austria) | 📱 Selfies are just okay |
| ⚡ Fast charging | 🔋 Smaller battery in Austria |
| 🔊 Clear speakers | 🌊 IP69 missing in some regions |
| 📸 Great cameras | ⚠️ |
| 🔍 Close focus on telephoto lens | ⚠️ |
| 📶 Wi-Fi 7, eSIM, IR blaster | ⚠️ |
Conclusion
The vivo X200 has a few small flaws, but nothing major. In the EU or Austria, you might miss the charger in the box, but you’ll manage. It’s also not waterproof for extreme use, but that’s not a big deal for most people.
The selfie camera is okay but not amazing, which is normal. The display is bright, though it doesn’t have the advanced LTPO tech we expected at this price.
Overall, the vivo X200 is solid. The cameras are great, especially in low light, battery life is good, charging is fast, and the screen is bright.
It’s not trying to be the best, but it’s good enough to make most people happy without needing the Pro version.
