vivo X200 FE

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22th best phone of 2025 (~$850)

6.31-inch

186g

8mm

90W

waterproof

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* Screen covers 90.2% of body.

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Last update: 2025-09-06

Pros

Camera

Excellent selfie camera: 4K front camera produces best-in-class results.

Performance

Flagship-level performance: Handles heavy multitasking, gaming, and editing without slowdown.

Design

Compact chassis: Small enough to slip into any pocket.

Premium build quality: Feels reassuringly high-end with solid materials.

High durability: IP68/69-rated shell ensures rugged protection.

No compromise on ergonomics: Slim yet durable design.

Unique design touches: Pastel finishes offer alternatives to cookie-cutter looks.

Display

High-quality AMOLED display: Excellent brightness and superb color calibration.

Battery

Large battery: Monstrous capacity delivers impressive longevity.

Fast charging: 90W wired charging means you’re never tethered for long.

Great endurance: Compact flagship with unusually long battery life.

Software

Optimized software: Noticeably smoother compared to earlier versions.

Useful AI tools: Camera suite adds real utility, not just gimmicks.

Stands out in market: Distinguishes itself in a crowded flagship field.

Other

Precision calibration: Ideal for content consumption and editing work.

Strong imaging system: ZEISS partnership delivers natural colors and crisp output.

Cons

Camera

Weak ultrawide camera: Underwhelms with responsiveness and quality.

Telephoto limitations: Struggles with close focusing.

Video capture shortcomings: Could be more refined given the hardware.

Thermal issues: Tends to heat up under prolonged camera use.

Battery

No wireless charging: Conspicuously absent in 2025.

Audio

Mediocre audio setup: Output lacks punch compared to rivals.

Storage

Older storage tech: Uses legacy UFS standard.

No microSD slot: Storage cannot be expanded.

Connectivity

Slow data transfer: USB 2.0 speeds are outdated.

Rankings

The Best Phone Of 2025: #22

The Highest Optical Zoom Of 2025: #18

The Largest Screen Size Of 2025: #58

The Smallest Screen Size Of 2025: #9

The Lightest Phone Of 2025: #8

The Thinnest Phone Of 2025: #16

The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2025: #14

The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2025: #21

The Cheapest Phone Of 2025: #38