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Vivo X200 FE Review: Compact Yet Powerful Flagship Experience

Photo: Vivo X200 FE

By Staff Reporter

Published: সেপ্টেম্বর 4, 2025

Vivo has just launched a compact yet powerful smartphone, the Vivo X200 FE, part of the X200 series. At first glance, it seems Vivo has packed everything into this device—top-tier display, excellent camera, strong performance, and long-lasting battery—all within a compact form factor. Despite its small size, the retail box feels substantial, hinting at the premium experience inside.

Unboxing and First Impressions

The Vivo X200 FE comes in a sleek black retail box labeled with “X200 FE.” Inside, you’ll find a SIM ejector tool, quick guide, warranty card, a premium-quality silicone case, a Type-C cable, and a 90W fast charger. The packaging is clearly premium and well-organized.

On holding the phone, it feels compact and premium. The back panel has a smooth matte glass finish with a high-quality texture, while the device measures just 8mm in thickness and weighs around 190 grams, striking a balance between lightness and solid feel. The frame and camera ring are made of aerospace-grade aluminum, and the device is IP68/IP69 certified, offering strong water and dust resistance.

Display

The X200 FE features a 6.31-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. With HDR certification, a 94.4% screen-to-body ratio, and uniform bezels, the display is vibrant and immersive. Peak brightness reaches 5000 nits, with High Brightness Mode (HBM) at 1800 nits, making outdoor visibility excellent. The device also features Zeiss Master Color tuning and Smart Eye Protection, reducing strain during extended use.

Design and Build

The right side houses the power button and volume rocker, the top has noise cancellation, and the bottom features the SIM slot, Type-C port, and stereo speakers. The device feels premium in hand, with smooth edges and high-quality materials.

Audio and Haptics

The stereo speakers are loud and clear, delivering a rich audio experience. The haptic feedback is strong, providing a satisfying tactile response.

Camera Performance

The Vivo X200 FE comes with a 50MP triple rear camera setup, including a periscope lens with OIS supporting up to 3x zoom. The front camera is a 50MP autofocus unit. The phone offers multiple camera modes including Portrait, Ultra-Wide, 10x zoom, and various Zeiss portrait filters.

Photo Quality: The camera captures sharp images with natural skin tones and good edge detection. Low-light performance is decent, although some images can appear slightly oversaturated in bright outdoor conditions.
Video: Both rear and front cameras support 4K 60fps video recording. There’s also a Portrait Video mode, though it’s slightly less advanced than flagship-level video recording.

One limitation is the absence of Vivo’s dedicated advanced imaging chip, but overall, the camera experience is impressive for a compact device.

Performance

Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 Plus (4nm) chipset, the Vivo X200 FE offers smooth day-to-day performance and high-frame-rate gaming. During benchmarking, it achieved over 1.6 million points in N2, though some thermal throttling was observed during extended heavy usage.

Gaming: The device runs games at 90fps on Ultra HD settings without noticeable lag.
RAM & Storage: Configurations start at 12GB RAM + 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. While not UFS 4.0, the storage still delivers fast read/write speeds for most tasks.

Battery and Software

The phone packs a 6500mAh battery with 90W fast charging. Despite the compact size, battery life is excellent. It runs FunTouch OS 15 based on Android 15, offering 4 years of OS updates and 5 years of security updates.

AI Features & Connectivity

The X200 FE includes AI features like Circle to Search, Gemini Assistant, AI Screen Translation, Live Text, AI Caption, and Smart Call Assistant. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7, dual 5G bands, Bluetooth 5.4, USB 2.0, and NFC support.

Verdict

The Vivo X200 FE impresses with its premium display, compact design, excellent camera, and solid battery life. Minor drawbacks include thermal throttling, UFS 3.1 storage instead of UFS 4.0, and the absence of Vivo’s advanced imaging chip.

Overall, for a compact flagship, Vivo X200 FE fills the gap in the market for a small phone with a powerful camera. If priced below ₹50,000, it would be an extremely competitive offering.

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