Vivo X200 Pro review: A camera perfectionist, reliable performance, and a worthy flagship

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Vivo X200 Pro review: When we think about flagship smartphones, very few brands and models come to our mind such as Apple iPhones, Samsung Galaxy S series, Google Pixel, etc. However, there is one such underrated brand which has been making its way to the top with its exceptional features, top-end camera capabilities, flagship performance, and whatnot. If you haven't guessed, I am talking about the China-based brand “Vivo” which has made its way to the top by competing with these dominant smartphone brands. The year 2024 has been quite a crucial year for Vivo, it not only introduced its first foldable to the Indian market, but it also won many hearts with last year's Vivo X100 series.

Now, just before the year ends, Vivo has launched the new X200 series comprising two models Vivo X200 and Vivo X200 Pro. The new generation was announced with significant upgrades over the predecessor and has some new capabilities that have blown my mind. While I have heard a lot about the popularity of the X100 series from tech experts, it is my first time reviewing any X series model from Vivo. Therefore, I had high expectations for the series, but it not only delivered, it exceeded my expectations.

I have been using the Vivo X200 Pro for over 3 weeks now, and I am flabbergasted by its camera performance, flagship performance, and more. Therefore, without any further adieu, let's have a look at how the Vivo X200 Pro has been winning hearts.

The Vivo X200 Pro was introduced with a similar design profile as its predecessor, however, there are several noticeable refinements which make the X200 Pro look highly premium. Since the smartphone is camera-centric, the first thing you may notice is the massive circular camera module which takes about half of the smartphone's rear panel. If I am honest, I was not a very big fan of the camera bump that surrounds a bulky metal ring and glass. But, it surely exudes a premium feel.

Apart from the bulkiness, the camera island feels sturdy, however, If