Neither Apple nor Samsung: the new vivo X200 Pro wants (and can) be the mobile phone with the best camera of the year

vivo – yes, it’s written in small letters – has just announced one of the most special mobile phones of the year in Spain. It’s about vivo X200 Proa device that has been present in the Chinese market for some time now and is now making the leap to Western countries. It goes straight to the top of the range, offering quality in abundance in most of its sections. Now the brand has a clear goal: to make its The camera will be the best in the mobile industry in 2025.

Last year it showed its strength in the photography sector with the X100 Pro, and now it delights us with a new generation full of interesting equipment and elegant aesthetics – although similar, everything must be said. It has everything you’d expect from a premium device, plus it has an outstanding camera that rivals the iPhone 16 Pro, the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra, and another of the year’s biggest discoveries, the Oppo Find. X8 Pro.

This vivo X200 Pro can now be reserved from the brand’s official website and will be available in stores starting from January 2025. Its price? Meet your specifications and expectations: you have to pay 1299 euros if you want it. Yes, it is expensive, but it is located next to the main competitors of brands such as Apple, Samsung, Oppo, OnePlus or Xiaomi.

vivo X200 Pro: elegant and simple design

This is not to say that vivo X200 Pro has an extravagant, risky or completely innovative design: the brand plays it safe, offering classic elegant lines and focusing on build quality. Of course, what stands out is the rear camera module, which, in addition to its large circumference, offers considerable thickness, outlining the muscles of its photographic part.

Rotating the device 180 degrees reveals a well-used screen, good size and with glass curved at 4 angles. The panel is completely flat, the glass is slightly curved to complete the design. For many years this was known as 2.5D crystal.

And speaking of the screen, vivo grilled a lot of meat. This vivo X200 Pro has 6.78″ panel in FullHD+ resolution, with refresh rate 120 Hz and technology LTPO optimize the refresh rate as much as possible. Additionally, the colors displayed are calibrated by ZEISS, which is a good example of the work they do to achieve high-range perfection.

Camera for success

The main section, and this is why you will undoubtedly buy this device, is the camera. Last year, vivo demonstrated that it has what it takes to compete with the major manufacturers, offering incredible quality, elevated sharpness and sensors that can produce amazing results. Moreover, like the screen, these cameras are signed ZEISS.

The module offers 3 sensors, each of which is more interesting. And although vivo X200 Pro focuses the lens on scalethe other lenses are also extremely interesting. This is your configuration.

• main sensor 50MP: OIS yf/1.7 | Sony LIT-818
• Telephoto lens 200 MP: 3.5x (135mm) and f/2.67
• Wide Angle Sensor 50MP

Thanks to these cameras, vivo X200 Pro offers very good versatility, which is added to other details such as The main sensor size is 1/1.28 inch.the collaboration with ZEISS and the incredible power of the cameras should make it a great candidate for the Camera of the Year award.

What’s more, this camera’s live performance becomes even more noticeable when we explore the capabilities of the Cinema or Pro modes. This vivo X200 Pro can record in logarithmic (LOG) format.being one of the few on the market to offer this recording profile aimed at video professionals. In addition, you can also shoot videos on 4K at 120 frames per second.

Good performance and battery lasts for a while

Of course, vivo hasn’t forgotten about performance. The company has relied on MediaTek for this model, particularly the Dimensity 9400 chip. This is a new generation high-performance processor that directly competes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, so this X200 Pro will not lack smoothness and power at all. time to accomplish something.

Another thing they haven’t forgotten about is the battery. Vivo X200 Pro offers 6000 mAh which should offer interesting performance in everyday life. And, if that wasn’t enough, the brand has equipped it with fast charging that reaches 90 W.

Price and availability of vivo X200 Pro in Spain

It is great news that Vivo is proposing to bring this model to Spain, something that did not happen with its 2023 flagship, the X100 Pro, fortunately this year. Yes, you can buy it officially on the company’s website. and in specialty stores, both online and in physical stores.

As we said above, this Vivo X200 Pro starts from 1299 euros. in Spain and it will be on sale January 2025. Of course, if you are interested in making this happen as soon as possible, you can reserve it now from the vivo website.