vivo’s new X200 FE is the brand’s first compact telephoto flagship in the X series, and it’s designed to challenge the idea that compact phones require a compromise in capability and specs. Well not in this case; this phone has powerful imaging capabilities, and offers advanced performance in a one-hand-hold form factor.
Taken at Fotografiska Berlin.
The compact phone weighs 186g, has a 6.31-inch flat screen, and a body width of 71.76mm. What’s interesting is that it has a perfectly balanced 1:1 weight distribution along with a refined and minimalist camera module that takes up only 9% of the body’s rear surface. This device is truly comfortable to hold in any orientation.
Taken at Fotografiska Berlin.
We love the Metallic Sand Anti-Glare finish on the back, which gives the phone a refined and sophisticated look and feel. Featured below is the phone in Blue, Yellow and Pink. In Singapore, only the Black and Blue shades will be available.
Taken at Hotel Telegraphenamt in Berlin.
Most advanced photography for a compact device
I’ve previously shot with the vivo V40 and V50 smartphones, both devices incorporating ZEISS lenses and achieving incredible pictures with beautiful colour rendering. With the X200 FE, vivo has included its most advanced ZEISS Multifocal Professional Photography system, which has full Multifocal Portrait capabilities, including: 23mm Landscape Portrait, 35mm Narrative Portrait, 50mm Classic Portrait, 85mm Professional Portrait, and 100mm Close-up Portrait. These are flagship specs for any camera system on a phone.
Here’s me shooting with the phone in Berlin (left photo), and one (on the right) taken by my good friend, street photographer Aik Beng Chia:
There are also seven classic bokeh effects and cinematic flare rendering, so you can craft atmospheric and emotionally resonant portraits. There’s also a Street Photography Mode where you can take blurred, grainy, or overexposed images for that authentic, human feel.
Here’s a series of street shots taken in Berlin. Click on the images to see the full specs for each image.
The 50MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera, along with the Sony IMX882 Ultra-Sensitive Sensor and AI Telephoto Enhance, I could capture stunning details from afar, even in the images of foliage and architecture.
Small but mighty performance
While the vivo X200 FE has a beautifully slim, lightweight form, it still delivers in speed, endurance, and intelligent functionality that surpasses even some larger flagships. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ flagship chipset, and can handle intensive multitasking and file loading with near-zero latency.
There’s a large 6,500 mAh BlueVolt Battery that supports 90W FlashCharge, and this means you can get up to 9.5 hours of continuous gaming, 25.4 hours of YouTube video playback, and 44.9 hours of voice calls. But more importantly, when you take this to the streets, you’ll be shooting numerous photos and the battery is going to keep you going the whole day.
