Phone Comparisons: Vivo X200 vs Vivo X200 Pro

Vivo announced three X200 series not long ago, which is the company’s new flagship smartphone series. Two out of those three smartphones arrived to global markets, the Vivo X200 and Vivo X200 Pro. The Vivo X200 Pro mini did not, unfortunately. In this article, we’ll compare those two global models, the Vivo X200 vs Vivo X200 Pro. There are a lot of similarities here, but also some differences definitely worth noting.

As per usual, we’ll first list the specifications of both smartphones and will take things from there. Following that, we’ll take a look at their designs, displays, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio output. The Vivo X200 Pro does come with a better camera setup on paper, along with a couple of other perks. The vanilla model is not that far behind, though. So, let’s get started, shall we?

Specs

Vivo X200 vs Vivo X200 Pro, respectively

– Screen size:
6.67-inch AMOLED display (quad micro-curved, adaptive 120Hz, HDR10+, 4,500 nits max brightness)
6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display (quad micro-curved, adaptive 120Hz, DHR10+, Dolby Vision, 4,500 nits)
– Display resolution:
2800 x 1260
2800 x 1260
– SoC:
MediaTek Dimensity 9400
MediaTek Dimensity 9400
– RAM:
12GB/16GB (LPDDR5X)
12GB/16GB (LPDDR5X)
– Storage:
256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0)
256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0)
– Rear cameras:
50MP (wide, f/1.6 aperture, 23mm lens, 1/1.56-inch sensor, PDAF, OIS), 50MP (ultrawide, f/2.0 aperture, 119-degree FoV, 1/2.76-inch sensor size, 0.64um pixel size), 50MP (periscope telephoto, f/2.6 aperture, 70mm lens, 1/1.95-inch sensor, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom))
50MP (wide, f/1.6, 1/1.28-inch sensor, 1.22um pixel size, OIS), 50MP (ultrawide, f/2.0 aperture, 119-degree FoV, 1/2.76-inch sensor size, 0.64um pixel size), 200MP (periscope telephoto, 1/1.4-inch sensor size, f/2.7 aperture lens, 0.56um pixel size, 3.7x optical zoom, macro)
– Front cameras:
32MP (f/2.0 aperture, 20mm lens, ultrawide)
32MP (f/2.0 aperture, 20mm lens, ultrawide)
– Battery:
5,800mAh
6,000mAh
– Charging:
90W wired, reverse wired (charger included)
90W wired, 30W wireless, reverse wired (charger included)
– Dimensions:
160.3 x 74.8 x 8 mm
162.4 x 76 x 8.2 mm or 8.5 mm
– Weight:
197/202 grams
223/228 grams
– Connectivity:
5G, LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.4
– Security:
In-display fingerprint scanner (optical) & facial scanning
In-display fingerprint scanner (ultrasonic) & facial scanning
– OS:
Android 15 with Funtouch OS 15
Android 15 with Funtouch OS 15
– Price:
RM 3,599 ($803)
RM 4,699 ($1,049)
– Buy:
N/A
N/A

Vivo X200 vs Vivo X200 Pro: Design

Both of these smartphones are made out of metal and glass, and they actually look very similar. Both phones have a quad micro-curved display, which basically means that the glass on top of the display is curved on all four sides, slightly. The display itself is flat. The glass backplate is proportional to the glass on the front. Both smartphones have a centered display camera hole on the front and very thin bezels.

You’ll also spot the power/lock and volume up and down buttons on the right-hand side of both phones. Those are the only physical buttons that the company included. Each of these two phones has a camera oreo on the back, while the one on the ‘Pro’ model is a bit larger than the one on the vanilla model. The camera positioning within the camera module is also different. The modules on the Vivo X200 are placed in a rhomb setup, in three rows, basically. The Vivo X200 Pro has two in each row, though only three of them are camera sensors.

The frame is flat all around, on both smartphones. Both devices also include an infrared port at the top, in case you were wondering. The Vivo X200 Pro does have a slightly larger display, and it’s a bit taller, wider, and thicker than its sibling. The difference is minimal. Where you will notice the difference is in the weight department. Yes, the ‘Pro’ model is heavier by around 20 grams. Both of them are IP68 and IP69 certified for water and dust resistance. Both phones are also quite slippery, so keep that in mind.

Vivo X200 vs Vivo X200 Pro: Display

The Vivo X200 features a 6.67-inch 2800 x 1260 AMOLED display. That panel is flat, and it has a quad-curved glass on top. It can project up to 1 billion colors, and it has an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. HDR10+ content is supported, and the peak brightness this display can technically punch out is 4,500 nits. The screen-to-body ratio is at around 89%, while the display aspect ratio is 20:9. The Schott Xensation Alpha glass protection is included here.

The Vivo X200 Pro, on the flip side, has a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display. That panel is also flat, but there is a quad-curved glass on top of it. It can project up to 1 billion colors, while its refresh rate is adaptive from 1 to 120Hz. HDR10+ content is supported, as is Dolby Vision. The peak brightness of this display technically goes up to 4,500 nits as well. The screen-to-body ratio is at around 90%, while the display aspect ratio is 20:9. The Armor Glass protects this phone’s display.

Both of these smartphones are great. The Pro’s, however, does have some advantages. It includes an LTPO display and has a wider range of refresh rate it can use, hence it’s more power efficient. Both displays are vivid, sharp, and have great viewing angles, not to mention that the blacks are as deep as you’d expect them to be. On top of that, both panels get more than bright enough, and both of them also support high-frequency PWM dimming.

Vivo X200 vs Vivo X200 Pro: Performance

Performance-wise, these two smartphones are basically identical. That’s not surprising at all considering that they’re fueled by the same SoC, the MediaTek Dimensity 9400. That is MediaTek’s new 3nm chip and one of the best in the industry. Both smartphones also offer up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 flash storage too. That storage is not expandable on either phone, though.

Day-to-day performance is outstanding. Both of them use vapor chambers and graphite in order to control the heat, plus the Dimensity 9400 is much better at it than its predecessor. The performance is smooth at all times, from what we’ve seen. That goes for general use, heavy multitasking, video processing, multimedia consumption, emailing, taking plenty of images and video, and so on. There’s no problem whatsoever, and they perform basically the same. I didn’t get any lag while using the two phones.

Gaming is not really an issue either. Non-graphically-intensive games run like butter, while demanding games are not much of a problem either. These two phones run games just about the same, and only the most graphically intense titles will get them to become quite warm. Still, neither phone ended up overheating, nor did I experience immense heat from either of them. I was able to use them even after longer gaming sessions with no issues. I’m really liking what MediaTek did with its new chip.

Vivo X200 vs Vivo X200 Pro: Battery

The Vivo X200 includes a 5,800mAh battery. The Vivo X200 Pro, on the flip side, has a 6,000mAh battery on the inside. Do note that both of these units are silicon-carbon batteries, which is why Vivo managed to keep such a small profile here despite including such high capacities. The battery life both of these phones offer is great. The ‘Pro’ model did do a bit better for us, but not by much.

I was charging both smartphones after about a day and a half of use. I was also able to easily cross the 7-8-hour screen-on-time mark. Do note that gaming does affect the battery life quite a bit, though, and I didn’t do much of that outside of testing. Getting through your day with either of these smartphones is extremely easy, and chances are most of you won’t have to charge them for 1.5-2 days.

Speaking of charging, both of them support really fast 90W wired charging. You can easily get a full charge in around 45 minutes, give or take a minute. 30W wireless charging is notably slower on the Vivo X200 Pro, but it’s nice to have that as an option. The Vivo X200 doesn’t offer it. Both phones do offer reverse wired charging, however. They both ship with chargers in the retail box too.

Vivo X200 vs Vivo X200 Pro: Cameras

Both of these smartphones have three cameras on the back, but they’re different. Well, the ultrawide camera is the same on both phones. They both use a 50-megapixel ultrawide unit with a 1/2.76-inch sensor. That camera provides a 119-degree FoV and has an f/2.0 aperture lens. The other two cameras are notably different between the two phones, and one of the main reasons you may want to get the ‘Pro’ model.

The Vivo X200 has a 50-megapixel main camera with a 1/1.56-inch camera sensor and an f/1.6 aperture lens. The VIvo X200 Pro, on the flip side, has a 50-megapixel main unit with a 1/1.28-inch sensor, and an f/1.6 aperture lens. Both of those cameras do support OIS, but the one on the Vivo X200 Pro includes a larger sensor and it does a better job in low light. The difference during the day is minimal, but you will enjoy a faster shutter speed on the Vivo X200 Pro too.

There is also a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera on the Vivo X200, with a 1/1.95-inch sensor, 3x optical zoom, and OIS support. That is a good periscope camera, it sure is, but it pales in comparison to the Pro’s. The Vivo X200 Pro includes a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto unit with a 1/1.4-inch sensor size, 3.7x optical zoom, and OIS. That camera is also used for macro photography.

The periscope telephoto camera on the ‘Pro’ model does a better job in both day and night. It offers more details, while the macro photos are outstanding. It’s also great for portrait shots if that’s your thing.

Audio

Both of these smartphones come with stereo speakers. Speakers on both phones are actually really good. They’re more than loud enough and offer good quality audio output. They’re actually quite similar on both accounts.

What you will not find here is an audio jack. Neither phone has it, but they both have a Type-C port at the bottom, which you can use to connect your wired headphones. Alternatively, you do have access to Bluetooth 5.4 for wireless connectivity.