Introduction

Let the pros’ Ultra-fication continue – the vivo X200 Pro gets the superb telephoto camera from the X100 Ultra, an upgrade in battery technology (and capacity), plus the obligatory new chipset. And with the X100 Ultra remaining China-only, we’re looking forward to getting that zoom action in a global-ready package like the X200 Pro.

vivo X200 Pro (left) and X100 Ultra

That said, the vivo X200 Pro device we have for review is still the Chinese version – there’s a bit more to wait before the global one becomes available. So for now it’s Origin OS we have to make do with, but the fresh Android 15 kernel is a welcome touch.

The X200 Pro’s camera system is what we’re here for, first and foremost. The telephoto unit’s 3.7x 85mm-equivalent lens has a large 1/1.4″ 200MP sensor behind it, and the combination has proven to be a top performer in the X100 Ultra (or is it just a very similar combo?). Ultra doesn’t give this next Pro the 1-inch main camera – instead it’s a new 1/1.28″ Sony design that’s probably just as good – we’ll see about that.

The ultra-wide, meanwhile, comes directly from the X100 Pro – not particularly exciting hardware, but not too shabby either. We would have appreciated seeing the Ultra’s selfie camera here, but the one we get appears to have been lifted from the previous Pro instead.

The silicon carbon battery trickles down from the Ultra which provides improved energy density compared to conventional graphite based lithium ion solutions. Vivo has also been quite generous with the capacity, the 6,000 mAh figure being among the highest in the class.

The X100 Ultra uses a Snapdragon, but the Pros have been using Mediatek’s advanced chip supply for a few generations now, and the X200 Pro uses the latest Dimensity 9400. But there are at least a couple more X100 Ultra influences on the X200 Pro – the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor (optical on the X100 Pro), and the IPX9 rating for protection against steam jets (IP68 is also available, of course).

vivo X200 Pro Specifications in Brief:

• Body: 162.4×76.0x8.5mm, 223g; Glass front, aluminum alloy frame, glass back; IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5 mi 30 min).
• Show: 6.78″ LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 4500 nits (peak), 1260x2800px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 452ppi.
• Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 9400 (3 nm): Octa-core CPU (1×3.63 GHz Cortex-X925 & 3×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720); Immortalis-G925 GPU.
• Memory: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM; UFS 4.0.
• OS/Software: Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China).
• Rear camera: wide (head): 50MP, f/1.6, 23mm, 1/1.28″, 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS; Telephoto: 200MP, f/2.7, 85mm, 1/1.4″, 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom, macro 2.7:1; Ultra wide angle: 50MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚, 1/2.76″, 0.64µm, AF.
• Front camera: 32MP, f/2.0, 20mm (ultrawide).
• Video recording: Rear camera: 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, 10-bit log, Dolby Vision HDR; Front camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps.
• Battery: 6000mAh; 90W wired, 30W wireless, Reverse wired.
• Connection: 5G; Dual SIM; Wi-Fi 7; BT 5.4, aptX HD, LHDC 5; NFC; Infrared port.
• Other: Fingerprint reader (under display, ultrasonic); stereo speakers; Support for satellite connection (optional).

vivo X200 Pro unboxing

The X200 Pro gets the usual vivo high-end treatment and comes in the familiar big square off-black thick cardboard box. Inside it you will find a 90W charger and a USB-A to C cable for it.

There’s also a basic protective back cover included – it’s not the softest or grippiest around, nor does it look particularly good. Still, it’s decent enough to keep the phone safe until you find a nicer one.