Vivo X200 FE : Vivo is not shy of innovation — especially in melding sleek form with camera wizardry and next-gen features at highly competitive prices.
Moving away from that exorbitant flagship spending though is the Vivo X200 FE (Fan Edition).
The “FE” moniker implies this is a dialed-back version of the X200, but don’t let that fool you — this isn’t some watered-down imposter. Instead, it’s an arguably well-packaged premium mid-ranger with a fair amount to like.
Design and performance are two VERY attractive attributes of the Vivo X200 FE. Let’s dive deeper into the Vivo X200 FE, and see if it really does hit that sweet spot between price, performance, and design.
Design – Slick, Slim and Sexy
From the instant you pick up the X200 FE, it’s evident that, in design terms, Vivo has not cut any corners here.
The phone feels like a flagship, thanks to a glass back panel, a mid-frame made of metal and curved edges.
It’s slim, it’s light, and, with that matte finish, it not only looks cool but it doesn’t get messy with finger grease, either.
The back is a simple, uncluttered design with delicate colours such as Ice Blue, Moonlight Silver and Phantom Black available. It’s a phone that says look at me without shouting for attention.
Display: Visual Delight
The phone features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution and a buttery smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
The colors are punchy, the blacks are black black, and the brightness is more than adequate, even outdoors under direct sunlight.
Support for HDR10+ means content looks great — whether you’re streaming a movie, gaming or just doomscrolling through social media.
Touch response is quick and smooth, which can be useful while gaming or multitasking.
It might not bring anything new to the table in terms of display tech, but it does everything right in the places that matter.
Performance: Fast and Dependable
Under the hood, the Vivo X200 FE is driven by the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 SoC, which offers performance that is close to flagship-grade minus the cost.
Coupled with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB UFS 4.0 storage, this phone performs multitasking and heavy apps like a boss.
Whether you are gaming (yes, even Genshin Impact), or editing photos and videos, the X200 FE remains cool and responsive. It smoothly runs on the FunTouch OS 14 that is based on Android 14.
It’s clean, is easily customisable, and now has fewer bloatware apps than ever before, which is a bonus.
Camera: Good, With Some Surprises
On the rear, you get a 64MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide and a 2MP macro. With no periscope zoom or gimbal OIS tech from the full X200, the FE version is still no slouch, though.
Daylight photos are sharp and balanced, while portrait mode does a decent job with edge detection.
Low-light photography is decent, especially when night mode is active, but you might also come across noise in very low-light conditions.
The front camera is equipped with 32MP sensor for detailed selfies and good results in video calls.
Video capture is maxed out at 4K 30fps and the electronic image stabilization is enough to keep things steady for casual content creation.
Battery and Charging: No Holdup.
Final thoughts A single charge of the 5000mAh battery lasts a full day with regular use, and even heavy users will find themselves scrambling for a charger at the end of bedtime.
On that note, 80W fast charging brings the phone from 0 to 100% in less than 40 minutes, which is great news for those short on time.
No wireless charging, but that’s a reasonable trade-off in this price segment.
Pros: Why It Shines
Incredible, Factory Calibrated 6.78” AMOLED Display at 120Hz.
Gaming and multitasking is possible thanks to the powerful Dimensity 8300 SoC.
80W Fast Charging powers you up in a flash.
Luxury Look and Feel that is not expensive.
Good Camera Setup Stressful for its price.
Cons: Where It Falls Short
No Wireless Charging – quite disappointing for some.
No IP Rating for water and dust resistance.
Ultra-Wide and Macro Cameras could be better.
Bloatware free is a little dream after all although it’s far more leaner than what we’d expect from Lenovo.
No Expandable Storage – what you get is what you get.
Vivo X200 FE:
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The Vivo X200 FE gets the basics right and even includes some premium extras — without pricing itself through the roof.
It’s got great looks, strong internals and a brilliant display to go with it, plus decent cameras to boot – hitting all the hallmarks needed for a great smartphone in this range.
Hot alternate Nobody wants to sell a kidney just for flagship-grade performance and if that’s you, then the X200 FE is undoubtedly one of the shrewdest choices of the middle-premium world.