vivo X200 Ultra

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9th best phone of 2025 (~$1099)

6.82-inch

229g

8.7mm

90W

waterproof

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* Screen covers 90.2% of body.

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Last update: 2025-07-04

Pros

Camera

Cinematic stills quality – Produces cinematic imagery that few competitors can compete.

Excellent ultrawide module – Handles distortion well and maintains tonal consistency with other lenses.

200MP telephoto lens – A periscope lens that delivers incredible clarity and dynamic range, even at extreme zoom.

Uniform image quality across lenses – All rear cameras provide consistent tonal output, which is rare.

4K 120fps across rear cameras – Enables frame-accurate slow motion with no loss in quality.

DSLR-level main sensor – A 35mm equivalent main sensor delivers subject compression and depth similar to DSLR cameras.

Pro-grade video stabilization – Flagship-tier stabilization enhances video output.

Selfie camera detail and tone – Selfies are high in detail and well-balanced in tone.

Optional photography kit – Includes a native telephoto extender that adds physical focal length.

Design

IP68 and IP69 ratings – Water-resistant against both immersion and high-pressure jets.

Comfortable ergonomic design – The chassis is contoured for comfortable one-handed use.

Sculptural camera island design – The rear camera bump is aesthetically integrated as a design signature.

Display

High-end AMOLED display – Offers color accuracy, high brightness, and smooth responsiveness.

Battery

Improved battery life – Battery endurance has improved over the previous model.

Software

Fluid and polished Origin OS – Offers a smooth, cohesive UI better than its global counterpart.

Cons

Camera

Front-facing video underwhelming – The front camera video quality lacks the refinement of the rear setup.

Battery

Battery life still not best-in-class – Though improved, it doesn’t lead the industry in endurance.

Fast charging is unimpressive – Charging speeds don’t top benchmark charts.

Software

App compatibility issues – Some apps may not work properly without tweaks.

Connectivity

No eSIM support – Limits flexibility for international travelers or dual-profile users.

No UWB (Ultra Wideband) – Misses out on the latest in device-to-device communication tech.

Availability

No native Google Play support – Lacks Google services out of the box, which is a major limitation outside China.

Limited global availability – The phone is not officially sold outside China.

Other

Inconsistent notification handling – Notifications may not always behave reliably.

Rankings

The Best Phone Of 2025: #9

The Highest Optical Zoom Of 2025: #13

The Largest Screen Size Of 2025: #21

The Smallest Screen Size Of 2025: #46

The Lightest Phone Of 2025: #61

The Thinnest Phone Of 2025: #50

The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2025: #14

The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2025: #21

The Cheapest Phone Of 2025: #47

GSMCritic Camera Score: 104