Vivo Launches X200 Ultra and X200 S: Premium Android Phones with Top Specs

Chinese smartphone giant Vivo has officially launched its next-gen premium Android smartphones—Vivo X200 Ultra and Vivo X200 S—in China. These devices boast cutting-edge hardware, camera advancements, and ultra-fast charging support. The Ultra model is positioned as Vivo’s most advanced camera phone yet, while the X200 S offers top-tier performance at a slightly lower price point. There is no confirmation yet on their India launch.

Vivo X200 Ultra: A New Benchmark in Mobile Photography

The Vivo X200 Ultra is designed with photography enthusiasts in mind. It features a 6.82-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and 4,500 nits of peak brightness, making it one of the brightest smartphone displays in the market.

Performance and Software

Powering the device is the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage. While the China variant runs on OriginOS based on Android 15, the global version, if launched, is expected to ship with FunTouch OS 15, also based on Android 15.

Pro-Grade Camera Setup

Vivo has packed the X200 Ultra with an advanced triple rear camera system:

• 50MP Sony LYT-818 main sensor

• 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP9 periscope telephoto lens with 85mm focal length

• 50MP ultra-wide Sony LYT-818 sensor

On the front, there’s a 50MP selfie camera tucked into a punch-hole cutout. The phone supports 4K video recording at 120fps, and Dolby Vision recording at 4K 60fps.

To elevate the imaging experience, Vivo integrates its Vivo V3+ ISP and the newly introduced VS1 image platform, enhancing features like exposure control, focus precision, and multi-frame image stacking.

Photography Set and Battery

Vivo also offers a Photography Kit with accessories like a 2.35x teleconverter, USB-C grip, carrying case, strap, and an external 2,300mAh battery pack.

The X200 Ultra is equipped with a 6,000mAh battery, which supports 90W fast wired and 40W wireless charging. The base model is priced at CNY 6,499 in China.

Vivo X200 Ultra: Key Specifications

• Display: 6.82-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz refresh, 4,500 nits

• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite

• RAM: 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X

• Storage: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1

• Rear Cameras: 50MP main + 200MP telephoto + 50MP ultra-wide

• Front Camera: 50MP

• Battery: 6,000mAh

• Charging: 90W wired, 40W wireless

• Software: OriginOS / FunTouch OS 15 (based on Android 15)

Vivo X200 S: Flagship Features at a Lower Price

The Vivo X200 S caters to users who seek high-end performance with a slight compromise on camera specs. It features a 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED display made by BOE, with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and up to 5,000 nits brightness—even higher than the Ultra variant.

Performance and Design

This model is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset, built on a 3nm process, and paired with an Icefield liquid cooling system. It comes with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB UFS 4.1 storage. With a 7.99mm slim profile and weighing just 203 grams, the device offers premium portability. It also has IP68 and IP69 ratings for water and dust resistance.

Camera Capabilities

The rear camera setup includes:

• 50MP main sensor

• 50MP ultra-wide sensor

• 50MP Zeiss IMX882 telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and proprietary zoom enhancements for up to 10x clarity

The front houses a 32MP selfie camera. Vivo has collaborated with Zeiss to improve image quality with T coating and a wide aperture of f/2.57.

Battery and Charging

The X200 S is backed by a 6,200mAh battery with support for 90W wired and 40W wireless fast charging. Despite its large battery, the device maintains a lightweight and slim form factor. The base price in China is CNY 4,199.

Vivo X200 S: Key Specifications

• Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, up to 5,000 nits

• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+

• RAM: Up to 16GB LPDDR5X

• Storage: Up to 1TB UFS 4.1

• Rear Cameras: 50MP + 50MP ultra-wide + 50MP Zeiss telephoto

• Front Camera: 32MP

• Battery: 6,200mAh

• Charging: 90W wired, 40W wireless

• Software: OriginOS 5 (Android 15)