Vivo X200 Ultra Review: The Best Smartphone Camera and Its Mind-Blowing Accessories

If you think you’ve seen the best camera phone on the market, think again. The Vivo X200 Ultra is here, and it’s setting an entirely new benchmark for smartphone photography—not just with its powerful hardware, but with a collection of professional-grade accessories that make every other phone look outdated.

From the moment you unbox it, the X200 Ultra feels like something special. Inside the main box, you get the essentials: the phone, charger, and protective case. But that’s just the beginning. The second box includes a surprisingly feature-rich case that has a built-in stand and slots to attach filters like ND filters—something that any photography enthusiast will appreciate.

Then there’s the grip—an accessory that transforms the phone into a serious shooting tool. With a dual-stage shutter button, customizable dial (for exposure or other controls), and even a video record button, it feels just like a DSLR grip. And it’s not just about ergonomics: it also houses a 2300 mAh battery that connects directly to your phone through the USB-C port.

But Vivo didn’t stop there.

The third box reveals a thick, industrial-grade lanyard cable that connects to the case. It looks like a pro’s gear, and wearing it around your neck gives you quick access while turning heads wherever you go.

The fourth and final box? It holds the real showstopper—a detachable external zoom lens that magnetically attaches to the case using a custom ring. It looks serious, and it performs even better.

Once everything is attached, the phone transforms into a fully-loaded camera rig. In fact, it drew so much attention that people mistook it for a professional camera setup at a local mall.

And Vivo thought of everything: both the lens and the grip come with their own tripod mounts. You can shoot stable, professional shots whether you’re using the lens or not. There’s even a pressure-sensitive button on the phone that adds more nuanced camera control, though its purpose seems more aesthetic than practical.

Powerful Specs, Modest Price

Despite its pro-level capabilities, the Vivo X200 Ultra starts at just ¥6,500 (approximately ₹76,000), making it surprisingly affordable.

At the heart of this camera system is a rare 35mm primary lens, which offers a narrower field of view than the typical 23mm lenses found in most smartphones. This means portraits appear more natural and closer in perspective—think DSLR-like compression and clarity. A 1x shot from the X200 Ultra looks more like a 1.5x shot from other phones.

The ultra-wide camera features the exact same Sony sensor as the main lens, complete with optical image stabilization (OIS)—a feature almost unheard of in ultra-wide modules. The benefits? Sharper night shots and smoother videos.

Then comes the impressive 200MP telephoto lens with 3.7x optical zoom. Add in the external lens attachment, and you get up to 8.7x optical zoom with sharp results that are mind-blowingly close.

Even selfies are not an afterthought—there’s a 50MP front camera that’s perfect for self-portraits and high-quality video calls.

Real-World Camera Performance

Over 1,000 photos later, the results speak for themselves. Daylight photos from the main lens offer stunning color accuracy, high dynamic range, and unbelievable detail—even down to the feathers of a bird.

The ultra-wide photos maintain the same level of quality, and the periscope telephoto captures far-off subjects beautifully. Using the external zoom lens, the quality remains shockingly high, even at 70x zoom, which still delivers detail-rich results that almost resemble macro shots.

What’s even more impressive is the phone’s low-light performance. Whether using the main, ultra-wide, or telephoto lenses, nighttime shots preserve details and color remarkably well. The main and telephoto lenses are color-consistent, while the ultra-wide delivers only a slight variation—still retaining sharpness across all focal lengths.

Portraits are one of this phone’s biggest strengths. The 35mm lens produces lifelike depth and soft, natural bokeh. Stray hair strands remain sharp, and facial details are rendered beautifully, making almost every shot worthy of a profile picture.

Video That Doesn’t Disappoint

Smartphones often struggle with video—but not here. The X200 Ultra records stable, detailed video, even from the ultra-wide lens, which the phone switches to by default for video recording. Colors stay rich, and transitions between lenses happen seamlessly, with no noticeable jump or color shift.

The ultra-wide video is impressively stable for walking shots. Switching between lenses while recording remains smooth and consistent, a rarity in most phones.

Final Thoughts

The Vivo X200 Ultra isn’t just a camera phone—it’s a complete photography tool. With unmatched hardware, thoughtful accessories, and an accessible price tag, it’s a dream for content creators, enthusiasts, and anyone who wants DSLR-level photos and videos in their pocket.

Whether you’re capturing portraits, landscapes, pets, or night scenes, the Vivo X200 Ultra proves that mobile photography has entered a whole new era.