Vivo is gearing up to release its latest flagship phone, the X200 Ultra, and it could be a game-changer in the world of smartphone video recording. A leaker claims that the X200 Ultra will be the first Android phone to surpass Apple’s iPhone in video recording capabilities. Recent vivo phones have already impressed with features such as 4K/120fps slow-motion, 2.8K/60fps stable video, and 4K/30fps Cinematic modes.
The company has made significant strides in video capture technology, with their flagships offering advanced features like Ultra stabilization mode, Dolby Vision capture, and LOG support. The tipster mentioned that the new vivo handset would have an ultrawide camera with a large sensor size and improved light-gathering capabilities for the 200MP telephoto camera. They also noted the inclusion of two custom chips designed for imaging and battery performance.
Another source, Digital Chat Station, reported that the phone would sport a 50MP 1/1.28-inch main camera, a 50MP 1/1.28-inch ultrawide lens, and a 200MP 1/1.4-inch telephoto lens. An official teaser image showcases the vivo X200 Ultra featuring an Action button, a slender profile, and a prominent camera island.
Vivo X200 Ultra’s advanced camera capabilities
The device will be equipped with two 50 MP Sony LYT-818 sensors, each with a 1/1.28″ size, and a 200 MP Samsung ISOCELL HP9 sensor. Questions remain regarding the type of lens vivo will use on the X200 Ultra. It is speculated whether it will inherit the f/2.7 periscope lens with a 3.7x optical zoom.
It remains to be seen whether the vivo X200 Ultra will indeed surpass Apple’s iPhone in video capture in 2025. However, it should be noted that last year’s X100 Ultra wasn’t available outside China, so a wide release for the X200 Ultra is not guaranteed. The vivo X200 Ultra and X200s are expected to arrive in two months.
Software tweaks are anticipated to complement the advanced camera hardware, sparking further interest. The vivo X200 Ultra continues to generate significant excitement within the tech community, and more details are eagerly awaited as its release date approaches.
