If you’ve been waiting for the perfect blend of performance, portability, and photography, the Vivo X200 FE might just be your next favorite smartphone. After using it for a few days, I’m honestly blown away by how well it delivers in every category—especially at this price point.
Whether it’s the stunning Zeiss-powered camera system, the sleek compact design, or its massive 6500mAh battery packed into a sub-190g frame, this phone screams flagship value. Let’s dive into everything the X200 FE offers—and why it’s one of the most exciting compact phones of the year.
🔍 Key Highlights
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Compact yet powerful design with 189g weight
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Zeiss triple camera system + Aura Light
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Dimensity 9300+ processor with up to 2M Antutu score
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Massive 6500mAh battery + 90W FlashCharge
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1.5K AMOLED LTPO display, 120Hz refresh
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50MP selfie camera + 4K60fps recording
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LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 3.1 Storage
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Funtouch OS 15 with 4+5 years of updates
📷 Camera That Outshines the Competition
Co-engineered with Zeiss, the X200 FE features an IMX921 main sensor, 88-LYT600C telephoto with 3x zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. You also get a massive 50MP front camera, capable of shooting 4K 60FPS videos.
“This is the best HDR performance I’ve seen in this price bracket,” said our videography head Aditya. “Even portrait edge detection is near-DSLR quality.”
Whether in daylight, shadows, or low light with the adaptive Aura Light (ranging 1800K to 5200K), the images stay crisp, natural, and full of dynamic range.
Camera Features Include:
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Zeiss Natural, Textured & Vivid Filters
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Multi-focal Portraits (24mm to 100mm)
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Night, Astro, Supermoon, Micro Movie, Portrait Video & Food Modes
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AI Magic Move, AI Eraser, Reflection Remover & 4-Season Portrait Effects
📱 Display & Build
The X200 FE comes with a 6.31" 1.5K LTPO AMOLED panel with HDR10+, 5000nits peak brightness, and thin bezels for a truly immersive experience.
Despite the large 6500mAh battery, it weighs only 189.2g, thanks to its silicon-anode cell and glass-metal sandwich design. Durability is enhanced with Shot Sensation protection (front) and shield glass (rear), plus IP68/69 ratings.
🚀 Performance & Gaming
Powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, it scores over 2 million on AnTuTu. It comes in 12GB+256GB and 16GB+512GB variants (LPDDR5X + UFS 3.1).
Gaming Performance:
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BGMI at 90FPS
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Genshin Impact at 58–59FPS sustained
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Vapor cooling chamber keeps thermals in check
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CPU stability score: 71%
🔋 Battery & Charging
The 6500mAh battery is a marvel in such a compact device. Thanks to 90W fast charging, it goes from 0 to 50% in just 20 minutes. Expect 1.5–2 days of real-world usage.
Note: No wireless charging or USB 3.2—just USB 2.0.
📶 Connectivity & Features
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WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, 5G bands
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Dual nano-SIM tray (no eSIM support)
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IR blaster cleverly placed in camera housing
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In-display fingerprint scanner & Face Unlock
🧠 OS & User Interface
The phone runs Funtouch OS 15 (Android 15) with 4 years of major updates and 5 years of security patches. While it’s clean, many fans (myself included) hope for the original Chinese OS version to launch globally.
Minimal bloatware, call recording, AI assistant features like live translation and AI call assist are included. Lock screen magazines are enabled by default but can be disabled.
🎧 Multimedia & Audio
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Dual stereo speakers (earpiece + bottom)
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Excellent haptics
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HDR streaming on YouTube, Netflix
🎨 Design & Color
We reviewed the Amber Yellow variant, which looks premium and refreshing. Other colors include Blue and Black, all with the same sleek build.
📝 Final Verdict: A Game-Changer for Compact Flagships
The Vivo X200 FE sets a new benchmark for compact Android phones. It delivers flagship-level cameras, solid battery life, and a beautiful display—all in a device that fits comfortably in your pocket.
If you’ve been waiting for a compact phone that doesn’t compromise on power or photography, the X200 FE is a must-have. With a few minor trade-offs (no wireless charging, older USB spec), it’s still easily one of the best smartphones in 2025.