{"id":808711,"date":"2025-01-27T09:01:18","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T07:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=808711"},"modified":"2025-01-27T09:01:22","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T07:01:22","slug":"the-vivo-x200-pro-has-the-best-smartphone-camera-ive-ever-used","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/808711\/the-vivo-x200-pro-has-the-best-smartphone-camera-ive-ever-used\/","title":{"rendered":"The vivo X200 Pro has the best smartphone camera I\u2019ve ever used"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The vivo X200 Pro smartphone just launched in South Africa, and it is an exceptional flagship on every front \u2013 from its long-lasting battery to its potent performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its most outstanding feature, however, is its camera array, which is a true game-changer for the smartphone industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on our experience testing this smartphone and its impressive camera, vivo has set the bar incredibly high for other flagship smartphones still to launch in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch our review below and keep reading to find out more about the vivo X200 Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ui_mVLweUoc?si=eOwet5KgwG-jI-W5\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DSLR in your pocket<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After spending a few days putting the X200 Pro\u2019s camera through its paces, I can truly say that it is the best smartphone camera I have ever used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the X200 Pro felt like having a compact professional DSLR camera in my pocket \u2013 which is thanks to its partnership with world-leading optics experts ZEISS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, vivo and ZEISS co-engineered an industry-leading imaging system that turned every moment into a masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-808712\" style=\"width:1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The rear camera comprises three lenses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>50MP ZEISS True Color Main Camera <\/strong>\u2013 with vivo x Sony LYT-818 Sensor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>200MP ZEISS APO Telephoto Camera <\/strong>\u2013 100x HyperZoom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>50MP Ultra Wide-Angle Camera <\/strong>\u2013 119-degree ultra-wide angle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A ZEISS T* Coating on these rear lenses reduced flare and reflections, delivering clear and colour-accurate images, while the advanced vivo V3+ imaging chip ensured fast processing every time I hit the shutter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-808713\" style=\"width:1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to these features, I captured professional-grade photos in low-lighting conditions at indoor events, and snapped stunning, professional-grade portraits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 200MP sensor with its 100x HyperZoom also enabled me to zoom long distances to capture elements I couldn\u2019t even identify with the naked eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-808714\" style=\"width:1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter the scenario, the X200 Pro delivered crisp, clear, colour-accurate, and true-to-life photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I wanted to edit my photos, there were a variety of AI tools to help me do this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A particular highlight was the AI Erase feature, which made it easy to remove unwanted elements in post-editing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-808715\" style=\"width:1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Content creators can also snap great videos on this device thanks to its 4K 60 FPS HDR Dolby Visions support \u2013 this truly is the ultimate smartphone for creative minds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A smooth performer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the X200 Pro\u2019s camera is the star of the show, vivo didn\u2019t miss a beat with its display, performance, and efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuing with the ZEISS theme, vivo equipped the X200 Pro with a ZEISS Master Colour Display that ensured crisp and colour-accurate visuals across any content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-808716\" style=\"width:1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The large 6.78-inch AMOLED display was also extremely smooth to use, thanks to its 120Hz refresh rate powered by the X200 Pro\u2019s high-performance chipset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>vivo equipped the X200 Pro with the 3nm \u201cAll-Big-Core\u201d MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset, which provided a substantial 28% increase in performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paired with 16GB RAM and the efficient Funtouch OS, the result was a smooth user experience across every task \u2013 from extreme multitasking to big title gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-808717\" style=\"width:1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-6-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dimensity 9400 also offered a 40% increase in power efficiency, and when this was coupled with the vivo X200 Pro\u2019s massive 6,000mAh battery, the result was a smartphone that offered up to 18 hours of video playback, over 9 hours of gaming, or 8.3 days of standby time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the battery eventually started to run low, 90W FlashCharge enabled us to top it up quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A smartphone built for South Africans<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vivo has established itself in China, holding the position of number one smartphone brand in China &#8211; the world\u2019s largest smartphone market &#8211; for the past four years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These years of expertise developing leading smartphones have culminated in an exceptional device like the X200 Pro, which it has now brought to South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-808718\" style=\"width:1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-7-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-7-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-7.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the launch event at Vodacom World, Midrand, vivo PR Manager Faith Davids said the X200 Pro was built for South Africans \u2013 and she is correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSouth Africans are looking for durability, performance, and battery life, and the vivo X200 Pro delivers on all of these fronts extensively,\u201d said Davids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI features like AI Transcript Assist and AI Note Assist made the daily user experience a breeze, while the long-lasting battery life and an IP68 and IP69 durability rating speak to the needs of South Africans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vivo X200 Pro officially hits South African shelves on 7 February 2025, and will be available exclusively from <strong>Vodacom<\/strong> and <strong>Amazon South Africa.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivo.com\/en\/products\/x200-pro?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=January+2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click here to learn more about the vivo X200 Pro.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-8-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-808719\" style=\"width:1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-8-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-8-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Vivo-Pic-8.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/VIvo-Pic-9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/VIvo-Pic-9-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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