vivo unveils X200 Series at Beijing’s Water Cube

vivo launched the flagship X200 series on October 14, 2024, at the Beijing Water Cube, marking a new era of the X-series’ premium mobile experience. Themed “Far Beyond Imaging”, the launch event will see the most innovative X-series line up yet with revolutionary upgrades in smartphone capabilities, unveiling three new models: X200, X200 Pro, and X200 Pro mini.

As revealed by vivo’s Vice President Jia Jingdong, the X200 series is engineered to be a standard-setting powerhouse for creativity and productivity that elevates overall user experience, representing a significant leap forward in imaging innovations while encompassing groundbreaking advancements in performance, communication, AI, battery life, and display technology.

Capturing life’s moments: The X200 Series redefines telephoto photography

vivo X200 series elevates the art of smartphone telephoto photography, empowering users to capture life’s most precious moments with breathtaking clarity and precision. Building on the X100 Ultra’s foundations, the series introduces a refined Telephoto Portrait experience, featuring a new 135mm focal length and a dedicated Telephoto Super Stage Mode which is perfect for capturing the energy of live events. Going beyond portraits, the X200 series pioneers a dedicated Super Landscape Mode and offers Telephoto Macro capabilities across the lineup, enabling users to effortlessly capture both intricate details and breathtaking vistas with stunning clarity. Equipped with the Live Photo format, the X200 series ensures seamless compatibility with iPhone’s Live Photo format for a richer photography creation and sharing experience.

vivo X200 series brings forth smartphone videography at a professional caliber, including cinematic slow-motion recordings with 4K at 120FPS, 10-bit LOG video recording across the full focal range, and 4K HDR Cinematic Portrait Video for stunning results in backlit conditions. With slow-motion capabilities with 4K at 120fps, users can effortlessly capture the dynamism of sports and dance in incredible details. Supporting 10-bit LOG video recording across the full focal range, the X200 series delivers richer color gradients, providing professional filmmakers and enthusiasts alike with enhanced flexibility for post-production color grading. Even in challenging lighting conditions, the X200 series excels with 4K HDR Cinematic Portrait Video, ensuring subject clarity and detail for artistic portrait effects with exceptional exposure control.

The imaging prowess of vivo X200 series is a testament to vivo’s deep commitment and expertise in imaging technology. Beyond the customized V3+ imaging chip, vivo collaborated with Sony to co-engineer the vivo×Sony LYT-818 Sensor for vivo X200 Pro. This powerful synergy of hardware and software – combining upgraded vivo sensor technology with Sony’s expertise – achieves improved power efficiency, enhanced processing power, and a more compact design. Elevating image quality even further, the X200 series integrates an AI-driven large-model image quality enhancement algorithm, intelligently refining details to deliver incredibly lifelike visuals.

vivo’s masterpiece: The culmination of cutting-edge technologies

vivo X200 series embodies the brand’s commitment to delivering a flagship smartphone experience without compromise. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 flagship chipset and backed by vivo’s customized imaging chips, the X200 series achieves a record-breaking AnTuTu Benchmark score exceeding 3 million, setting a new industry standard for performance and energy efficiency. A recent strategic collaboration with Arm, a global leader in computing platform technology, to establish an industry-leading joint laboratory underscores the brand’s dedication to accelerating chip innovation and its increasingly significant role in chip development, paving the way for the outstanding performance of the Dimensity 9400-powered X200 series.

With a massive leap in performance comes groundbreaking advancements in AI and communication, offering more possibilities for productivity, content creation, hobbies and more. Equipped with OriginOS 5 and BlueLM, the Mainland China market version of the X200 series enables lightning-fast, real-time voice interaction and translation. Users can experience seamless AI integration in everyday tasks, from live broadcast filters to smart beauty enhancements, all while maintaining user privacy and data security. Revolutionizing communication, the X200 series introduces kilometer-level network-free communication technology. This innovation, combining specialized radio hardware with proprietary protocols and algorithms, enables communication over vast distances, even in areas without traditional network coverage.

Designed to meet the demands of today’s mobile users, the new X200 series features significant battery upgrades ready to handle even the most extreme environments. By increasing the silicon content of the battery to 5%, the X200 series boasts significantly improved capacity compared to its predecessor, delivering exceptional cold resistance, extended usage time, and enhanced energy efficiency.

Elevated design and display for an immersive experience

Furthering its pursuit of an ultimate mobile experience, vivo has spared no effort in crafting a timeless design aesthetic for the X200 series, featuring a stunning display and refined design. Boasting a customized eye-care display and 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming technology, the X200 series delivers industry-leading visuals with exceptional eye comfort.

vivo X200 Pro and vivo X200 are available in blue and white color options. Both models boast a contoured micro-curvature design, seamlessly blending the practicality of a flat display with the sleek aesthetics of a curved screen. vivo X200 Pro mini comes in vibrant pink and cyan, featuring a slim 6.31-inch straight screen.

vivo, including its sub-brand iQOO, has solidified its position as a dominant force in the Chinese smartphone market. According to Counterpoint Research, vivo secured the top position in the first half of 2024 with a 17.9% market share, maintaining its sales leadership through Q3. This achievement is further underscored by vivo’s impressive debut on the “2024 Kantar Brandz Most Valuable Chinese Brands 100” list, where it secured the highest ranking among newly listed brands at 34th place.

This strong market presence and brand recognition set the stage for the highly anticipated arrival of the vivo X200 series in the Philippines this year. Following its groundbreaking launch in China, Filipino tech enthusiasts will soon get their hands on this cutting-edge smartphone lineup, featuring revolutionary AI integration, superior performance, and industry-leading camera technology.

Get ready, as the X200 series is set to redefine mobile excellence in the Philippines – arriving sooner than you think. Follow vivoglobal.ph or official vivo Facebook, X, and Instagram pages to keep updated.