Vivo tells a love story
in megapixels

What is it?

The Vivo X200 Pro smartphone is a true companion in celebrating moments with those who matter most, capturing memories in all their brilliance. Its sleek, stylish, and elegant design is a visual masterpiece. Unboxing it felt like unveiling a love letter to technology, with its equal-depth quad-curved, trendy design and shimmering Titanium Gray finish.

Weighing only 228g and sporting a 6.78-inch Zeiss master color display, the phone feels smooth and light in hand, as if holding a piece of affection itself. 

With a pixel density of 452 PPI, it delivers sharper visuals that reduce pixelation and enhance clarity. Whether you’re indulging in high-resolution Valentine’s content, enjoying vibrant colors, or reading small text, the experience is great. The phone is also ideal for gaming, reading, and video streaming, providing you with clearer, more detailed and crisp images.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9400 octa-core processor chip powers the Vivo X200 Pro, and excels in performance, imaging, and energy efficiency. Capturing every moment of love with its rear 200 MP Zeiss telephoto camera lens and 32 MP front camera, the device ensures that memories are immortalised in pixel-perfect detail. I went outside to take a few pictures of the flowers, oh, the camera…it was definitely love at first snap. The 100x zoom is impressive with clear and crisp images. The megapixels ensure the images retain their vividness and precision.

_{100x zoom picture taken in the garden. Photo: ANGELIQUE MOGOTLANE}

The device comes with amplified intelligence like the Google’s Circle to Search feature that offers a new way to find beautiful flowers with just a circle, and its AI erase feature allows one to erase unwanted photo bombers in pictures. The AI Note Assist that the phone has, speeds up the note-taking process, delivering your love letter in seconds when prompted right.

With 5G connectivity, seamless Wi-Fi, and dual nano SIM support, you’ll never miss a “Good morning, my love,” a heartfelt voice note, a surprise video call, or a digital love letter. The Vivo X200 Pro bridges the distance between hearts, keeping users connected all day long.

Its 6000 mAh Li-ion battery and fast charging ensure that you have more time to cherish every moment without worrying about frequent recharges. Phones have become emotional lifelines, from a quick text when feeling down or a long, meaningful conversation.

Powered by Android 15, the Vivo X200 Pro delivers a seamless user experience with enhanced security and functionality. With a spacious 512GB of storage, it ensures that your loved ones’ photos, videos, music and documents are securely stored and always within reach.

The Vivo X200 Pro isn’t just a device, it’s a keeper of memories, a silent witness to love letters written in pixels, and a storyteller in your pocket. In its embrace, I found more than just technology; I found a little piece of love magic. This Valentine’s Day, I fell in love with Vivo, because love deserves to be seen, shared, and remembered forever.

What does it cost?

The phone retails at R39,999 in South Africa

Why does it matter?

Much like a solid relationship, A Vivo X200 Pro smartphone is reliable, seamless, and it doesn’t disappoint. It keeps one prepared for spontaneous dates, lengthy love notes, and an infinite selection of romantic tunes thanks to a strong Mediatek Dimensity 9400, long battery life, and fast charging.

What are the biggest negatives?

• No headphone jack for those who prefer wired earphones.
• No MicroSD Card Slot, for external memory.
• It is a bit pricey.

What are the biggest positives?

• Very lightweight and easy to carry around.
• Captures excellent photos with up to 100x zoom.
• Charges fast and battery lasts long.

*Angelique Mogotlane is content manager of Gadget.co.za, World Wide Worx. Follow her on Bluesky on @angelique31.bsky.social.