Vivo X200T is the first X-series phone with a ‘T’ model that sits just between the compact X200 FE (review) and the flagship X200 from last year. It shares a lot in common with the latter and while it keeps the fundamentals in check, it also deviates in key areas such as design and battery. The Vivo X200T is in Digit Test Labs this week and we will be putting it through the wringer over the next few days to see how the upgrades make it stand out. But before our final verdict, here’s a brief look at the phone, everything that it packs and how it is different from the X200.
SurveyDesign and Display: A “T” for Flat
Taking the Vivo X200T out of its box, you will immediately notice its departure from the curved aesthetics of its elder sibling. If anything, it is more in line with the X200 FE’s style and has a flat design that’s complemented by a metal frame with flat sides and ever so slightly curved edges that make it ergonomically comfortable to hold.
This extends to the 6.6-inch FHD+ flat display, ensuring the symmetry is maintained across. The camera module is also smaller and consistent with the flat design and it doesn’t seem to merge with the back panel like on the X200.
Durability-wise, we get IP68 and IP69 ratings, so you get the best possible dust and water resistance. The X200T is available in two colours: Stellar Black and Seaside Lilac and both look elegant in their own way. We received the Stellar Black variant for our review, which I feel looks very classic and has a sheen when viewed outdoors in direct light.
Performance: The Dimensity 9400+ Edge
You’d think that since the X200T is placed below the X200, it would compromise on performance with an inferior SoC. If anything, the X200T pushes ahead and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset, which is a step up from the standard 9400 powering the X200. This “Plus” variant brings a faster Cortex-X925 main core clocked at 3.73GHz (vs 3.63GHz), support for faster LPDDR5X RAM and a larger 12MB L3 cache.
With the whole chatter around RAM and storage prices going up, the X200T doesn’t back down and uses LPDDR5X-Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage and still keeps the price below the X200.
Vivo claims the X200T achieves an AnTuTu score of over 3 million, but of course, we will be testing all of those claims in the coming weeks.
Software and Features: OriginOS 6 out of the box
The X200T comes with OriginOS 6 out of the box. This new OS is a step-up from FuntouchOS seen on the X200 series and focuses on smoothness with a new card-style design and Origin Island for fast and easy multitasking across apps. Vivo promises a long lifespan for the device with 5-Year OS Upgrades and 7-Year Security Updates.
Battery and Charging: Built to Last
Vivo has managed to pack a massive 6200 mAh battery, which is a significant jump from the 5800 mAh battery pack in the X200. This makes endurance one of the strongest suits in X200T’s arsenal, without making it thicker or heavier than the X200, thanks in part to 3rd-gen silicon anode technology.
While the X200T retains the 90W fast wired charging from its elder sibling, it adds 40W wireless charging capability, which remains absent on the standard X200.
Cameras: The Zeiss Touch
Vivo continues its partnership with Zeiss and the X200T features a formidable triple-camera setup that uses the same hardware as on the X200.
Main Camera: A 50 MP ZEISS True Color main camera using the IMX921 sensor with an f/1.57 aperture and OIS.
Telephoto: A 50 MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera with the IMX882 sensor, 3.5x optical zoom offering a 70mm equivalent focal length and up to 100x digital zoom. It also supports telephoto macro up to 20x.
Ultra-Wide: A 50 MP ZEISS Ultra Wide-Angle Camera (JN1 sensor) with autofocus and a 119.4-degree field of view.
Some new software features like Holi AIGC for festive portraits and AI landscape for scenic shots add some AI-led creative flair to an already capable hardware.
Early Thoughts
The Vivo X200T starts at Rs 59,999 and makes a really strong case by going against its own sibling, the X200. It is a great option for those looking for flagship-grade features without paying a premium, especially if you look at the upgrades—Dimensity 9400+ SoC, wireless charging, flat aesthetics and display, a superior battery life, and an ultrasonic fingerprint reader.
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