Vivo X200T Review: Powerful performance, feature-rich camera

Earlier this week, Vivo's new X200T series hit stores in India. It is an affordable version of the ultra-premium X300 series.

The Android-powered phone comes packed the device with powerful MediaTek processor, a feature-rich camera and a big battery to ensure it lasts more than a day. Here are my thoughts on the latest premium Android phone.

Design, build quality and display

Vivo's new X200T shares several design elements of the latest flagship X300 and the predecessor before it.

It flaunts massive circular camera deco, which takes inspiration from DSL camera lens, but far slimmer protrusion.

Vivo X200T.

Our review variant is stellar black, and truly lives up to its name. Vivo X200T looks lovely in the sunlight. There is also seaside lilac and it looks even better.

The device flaunts metallic frame around the edges with matte finish and the back panel has a beautiful smooth cover with a frosted glass finish. The phone is perfectly designed to offer good grip for the hand to hold it firmly.

Vivo X200T is not just pretty looking phone, it has several durability features to last longer with the owner. Besides radiant finish, it has corrosion resistance coating as well.

Further, it has IP68+IP69 rating and can withstand high pressure water jets and also be able to survive under water for close to 1.5 metres (around five feet) for close to 30 minutes.

Vivo X200T.

Also, the company has incorporated screen-guard in addition to Schott Xensation glass cover on the display and also offers free silicone case cover. It ensures the device is well protected to survive an accidental fall on a hard surface.

Vivo's device sports a 6.67-inch 1.5K (2800×1260 p) AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is great for multimedia consumption. Even though, it lacks anti-reflective coating, the screen is very legible to view messages and news feeds on social media platforms outdoors. It supports up to 5000 nits of peak brightness.

Vivo X200T.

At night, users can turn on eye safety features to reduce the emission of blue light and lessen the strain on the eyes when reading e-books or long-form articles.

It also features a Type-C USB port, stereo speakers, Hi-Res audio support, dual-SIM slots, and an in-display optical fingerprint sensor. The latter works amazingly good. One of the best in its class.

Vivo X200T.

Performance

Vivo's phone is powered by 3nm class Dimensity 9400+ octa-core System-on-Chip (SoC) with Immortalis-G925 GPU and 12GB LPDDR5X. It also comes with a massive 4500mm² VC cooling system.

Vivo X200T's CPU and GPU performance score on Geekbench 6.0.

As advertised, the device remained cool even after playing games for more than half hour indoors. The device managed effectively dissipates heat during heavy-duty tasks such as video recording or running Gemini AI or any other generative Artificial Intelligence (gen AI) applications. It remained stable and ran smoothly without breaking a sweat.

Vivo X200T's CPU and GPU performance score compared with rival brands on Geekbench 6.0.

The device runs Android 16-based OriginOS 6. Though it has numerous third-party apps, there is more than enough space to install hundreds of new apps and store thousands of photos and videos recorded on phone's camera.

The device comes with a base storage of 256GB and there is also 512GB storage variant as well. Both come with Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 4.1 class.

Vivo X200T.

It is guaranteed to get five years of Android OS updates and seven years of security software support for protection against emerging cyber threats.

As far battery life is concerned, it can deliver more than a full day of battery life. Even with extreme gaming and ever binge watching TV series or movies, it still be able to last till the night.

Vivo X200T.

It houses 6,200mAh battery and supports 90W fast FlashCharge charging.

It can reach from zero to 50 per cent within 30 minutes and reach the 100 per cent in less than one hour

It also supports 40W Wireless FlashCharge as well.

Vivo X200T's camera sample.

Photography

As far as photography hardware is concerned, it is one of the best in the class.

Vivo X200T's camera sample.

It features a ZEISS-powered triple-camera module--a main 50MP camera with Sony IMX921 sensor, f/1.57, OIS: Optical Image Stabilisation) + 50MP ultra-wide camera (with JN1 sensor, f/2.0) + 50MP (with Sony IMX882 sensor, 3x periscope telephoto camera with f/2.57, ZEISS optics system) with LED flash.

Vivo X200T's camera sample.

Vivo X200T takes brilliant HDR (high dynamic range) photos in natural light conditions. It takes sharp, clear photos with warm colours. Flowers and humans in particular appear vibrant worthy to be shared on social media platforms.

Vivo X200T's camera sample.

The device takes impressive macro photos in close range. It gets all the minute details cleanly.

Vivo X200T's camera sample.

Like iPhones, Vivo X200T's camera has lens flare issue during night time. It is caused by internal reflection in the camera module. As you can see from the samples below, there are greet dots near light sources like street lamps. It only happens outdoors. I didn't see any issues indoors.

Vivo X200T's camera sample.

That said, the overall photo quality is good in low-light conditions.

Vivo X200T's camera sample.

The ultra-wide angle mode does a fine job with capture vast area very neatly.

Vivo X200T's camera sample.

Complimenting the raw camera power is the gen AI tools, which takes photography experience on Vivo X200T, a notch up. It boasts of AI Landscape Master, AI Weather Filter, object eraser, reflection eraser and more.

Vivo X200T's camera sample.

It also comes with Classic Negative mode, which offers film-like, Fujifilm-inspired look retro photos with cool cyan hues, soft highlights, natural skin tones, and low-saturation.

There is also Film-Style Live Photo Portrait mode. Like the name suggest, it makes the photo appear film-like cover image with a fluid motion sequence, all in Portrait mode. It is powered by advanced beautification and motion portrait algorithms to delivers natural, flawless skin tones, expressive movement, we see old classic movies of the 70s.

Vivo X200T's camera sample.

There is also Holi-inspired festive camera mode, which make colour pop out and more vibrant in the frame.

It also supports 100x ZEISS HyperZoom. It does a fine job with getting sharp photos compared to rival brands in its class.

The device can record high quality 4K videos at 30 and 60 frames per second. The video quality is praiseworthy.

On the front, it houses a 32MP (with a 1/3.44-inch ISOCELL KD1 sensor, f/2.0).

It takes fantastic images in almost light conditions. Even if you have acnes, there built-in tools to smoothen and filters to remove the scar without any trace.

It can also record 4K videos at 30 and 60 fps. It does a fine job with quality video recording during calls, provided the internet connectivity is stable.

Final thoughts

Vivo X200T.

Vivo X200T is a fantastic premium Android phone. It does excellent with smooth performance, long battery life and what impressed me the most the camera hardware. It is further complimented by AI-backed editing tools which enhances photography experience to another level, and make it standout among the rival brands in its class.

Vivo X200T comes in two colours--seaside lilac and stellar black. It is available in two configurations-- 12GB RAM + 256GB storage and 12GB RAM + 512GB storage-- for Rs 59,999 and Rs 69,999, respectively.

Vivo X200T vs competition

Vivo X200T competes with OnePlus 15R (review), Samsung Galaxy S25 (review), Motorola Signature, iQOO 15 (review), and Apple iPhone 17, among others.

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