The pressure is on Xiaomi’s 15; I am dazzled by the small-screen flagship just released by Vivo.
Through previous leaks, everyone should be very familiar, this time vivo not only has the regular standard version and Pro version as usual, but also brings a 6.31-inch small straight-screen version.
It can be considered as officially going head-to-head with Xiaomi and iPhone on this track.
No more words. Let's take a look at what vivo has brought besides the exposure.
X200 Pro mini
Since everyone is looking forward to the smaller screen version, let's start the discussion with the "big cup" Pro mini.
Just from the name, you can tell that it is positioned slightly above the standard version.
First, in terms of appearance ID, the front is equipped with a 6.31-inch LTPO 1.5K flat screen, supporting a peak brightness of 4500nits, and a high-frequency PWM dimming of 2160Hz globally, as expected.
The lens on the back of the Deco is no longer the asymmetric curved shape of the previous generation, but has now become an Oreo-shaped design.
In terms of color matching, Vivo provides four color options: simple black, titanium green, micro-powder, and pure white.
In terms of configuration, there's no need to say too much about the core, it's the Dimensity 9400 issued by MediaTek, with an Antutu benchmark score of 3 million.
You can refer to our previous articles for specific specifications and performance.
Due to the use of a medium-sized sensor, the camera system is equipped with a 50MP LYT-818 primary camera, a 50MP IMX882 periscope telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens. Coupled with the imaging algorithm capabilities of the blue crystal V2, it is indeed a powerful camera setup.
In terms of battery life, Vivo has insanely stuffed a 5700mAh large battery into this 6.31-inch small body, and it supports 90W wired fast charging and 30W wireless fast charging.
While achieving all these configurations, vivo has managed to keep the thickness of the body at 8.15mm and the weight at just 187g.
However, there are also drawbacks. The much-anticipated ultrasonic fingerprint recognition has not been implemented yet, it still uses the short-focus solution. But considering the small screen size, the impact is not significant.
And it supports IP68+IP69 dustproof and waterproof features, making it a truly flagship small-screen device.
In terms of price, the starting price for 12GB+256GB is 4699 yuan. The specific prices are as follows:
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After introducing the completely new large size, we move on to the regular medium size.
In terms of appearance, the back is the same as the previous generation Pro mini, using Oreo's Deco, while the front has seen significant changes. It has abandoned the curved screen of the previous generation and instead adopted the recently popular four-curved screen design, achieving equal width on all four sides.
Dimensions are still familiar, with a 6.67-inch 1.5K screen, but only supports LTPS which means the refresh rate is fixed and cannot be adaptive, compared to the previous generation, it took a step back.
However, it also has a high-frequency 2160Hz PWM dimming across the full range.
Four colors are also provided for the color scheme: sapphire blue, titanium, moonlight white, and midnight black.
In terms of configuration, the core is exactly the same.
The imaging quality is one notch lower than the Pro mini, equipped with a 50MP IMX921 main camera + 50MP IMX882 periscope lens + 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens. However, the actual imaging capabilities have definitely improved compared to the previous generation.
In terms of battery life, compared to the previous model, the larger model now has a capacity of 5800mAh with an increase of 100mAh. It comes with standard 90W wired charging and is equipped with IP68+IP69 dust and water resistance. However, wireless charging is definitely not supported.
Of course, since even the large size doesn't have ultrasonic fingerprint recognition, the medium size naturally cannot have it.
In terms of pricing, due to the increase in costs, compared to the previous generation, the price has increased by 300 yuan. The price for the 12GB+256GB model starts at 4299 yuan, and the specific prices for other specifications are as follows:
X200 Pro
If the improvement of the X200 is considered modest, then the Pro version of the supersized cup has seen considerable changes.
Frontal appearance, in terms of the screen, in addition to using a larger 6.78-inch 1.5K display, it also incorporates a 2160Hz high-frequency dimming feature. It is equipped with a more durable armored glass cover.
The design language of the rear camera is consistent, just like the medium and large cups.
However, in terms of configuration, especially in terms of imaging, the Pro can be said to have surpassed its predecessor, the flagship X100 Ultra.
It seems that the Blue Factory is determined to defend its position as the top player in photography. I wonder what the X100 Ultra owner thinks.
In terms of battery life and fast charging, the Super Big Cup stands out with a large 6000mAh battery ensuring reliable battery life. Additionally, it is equipped with 90W fast charging and 30W wireless charging, providing comprehensive charging options.
And for other peripheral configurations, besides the standard IP68+IP69 dustproof and waterproof features, the most noteworthy aspect is the inclusion of single-point ultrasonic fingerprint recognition.
And it also supports satellite calls, but only the top-of-the-line version with 16GB+1TB has a special edition with satellite call feature.
In terms of pricing, the 12GB+256GB version starts at 5299 yuan, and the specific prices for other configurations are as follows:
Generally speaking, the X200 series brought by Blue Factory this time, in addition to the medium-sized standard version being routinely upgraded, the competitiveness of the other two models is still impressive.
Next in line to launch is the OPPO Find X8 series, also a member of the Tianji camp.
The Snapdragon camp's Xiaomi 15 series has yet to show any movement. Also affected by rising costs, whether they can bring explosive products and prices, let's wait patiently.