@@katram11I don’t need to be biased you can hear the audio quality for yourself. The Vivo is a bit louder but falls slightly short in isolating the voice as you can hear the surroundings loud and clear. The iPhone did a better job of focusing on the voice while clearing unwanted audio. They both did a good job but that’s the difference between the two.
@@MatthewMoniz I know my friend, been following you for many years now and you were great company and consultant especially in laptop guidance. But I think in general you have a better love for apple in some cases at least. I am a foldable guy in phones so I am watching the review because of you! Didn't mean to insult. All the best!
@@MatthewMoniz I think the isolation is good but it just makes your voice sound a bit like its in a vacuum and when you switch to the x200 pro’s mic, it’s as if my ears get to relax a little. I guess for someone who works in quiet environments that’s a win
We are missing a lot of cool tech here in North America. This phone has a crazy camera arrangement and huge battery and we have to settle with Samsung and Apple.
I received your recommendation after a long time and thought you had stopped making UA-cam videos. I had actually forgotten about your channel, but it's nice to see your videos again!
Probably because I do a lot of laptop reviews and you're more interested in phones! So the algo stopped recommended my channel. Thanks for stopping by again
This is an incredible device. The camera is in a whole different league to anything else on the market. I deliberated over this and the oppo find x8 pro but went for the oppo as its software experience just seems to be a little better fleshed out while still having an awesome camera. Also the oppo was natively available in the UK where as I'd have to import the global rom Vivo.
The camera isn't in a different league at all. The Oppo Find x7 ultra and Vivo x100 ultra have better main cameras and ultrawides. They also have better zoom from two to 3.6x especially the Oppo Find x7 ultra. It's very good but it's not the best out there at all.
The problem is when you sell it after four years someone else loves that iPhones will get 2-3 years more updates whereas they lose that with Vivo. These phones can last 7-10 years so only 4 years is a big negative. I am on my sixth iOS version and looking at what Apple says, I may get another two versions. Name me one Android phone from back then that is still getting Android updates?
I do have to agree on that, my pixels front camera is trash. Both pixel 4a and 7pro takes blurry photos and when shooting directly in sun it makes my face grey
Still Rocking X100 Ultra. It's practically the same if not better camera system compared to x200p. But Origin OS is miles ahead of Funtouch. Waiting for x 200 Ultra for the upgrade now.
Definitely my phone of the year 2024 no contest. I thought I was gonna enter 2025 with the 16 Pro Max and Pixel 9 Pro XL but ended up selling the Pixel 9 Pro XL as the X200 Pro has superior battery life, camera and overall performance (it can actually play games at reasonable level expected of flagships).
I agree with you. Overall as usual, Galaxy S Ultra and iPhone Pro Max phones tick most boxes. Vivo is not worldwide, so it already is out of the list for most people. Xiaomi is still more global among the other Chinese brands.
You know that at x100 no phone can give you good results or pictures that you can benefit from in general at this magnification. But Vivo is completely, although it is possible even if it is oily.. But the approximation up to 3.7 is the best ever
The bedst camera ever of any smartphone, my friend have one. Wipe my iPhone and OnePlus a*s. Only issues is the global version is hard to get in EU, currently only available in south east asia.
Matthew can we request for a video comparing the Vivo X200 pro mini and the IPhone16 and the Samsung S25 next year? I've been a big fan of small phones and maybe many of your viewers would be interested as well
Micro-curved edges are ❤! Period. They just go easy on your fingers!!! Flat screens look nice (in a subjective way) and all, but they hurt your thumb. So.. micro cruved is >>>
Right off the bat you're bashing it saying that it has a slant when you put on the table good it's facing towards you and it doesn't rock and the design is awesome The big camera bump it's made because it has big ass sensors quit crying about it
Why does everyone talk about S pen when talking about S24u, I've seen like 3 people using it and I think they've even forgotten that it's part of the phone, the vivo is better
In my country this phone isn't sold by retailers, but the Oppo Find X8 Pro is. Shoild I just go with that, or risk getting a global version of the Vivo x200 Pro off Alibaba?
Bro, I already have a MacBook Air M1, AirPods Pro 2, and an iPhone 15 Plus. I really like the Vivo X200 Pro's camera. Should I sell the iPhone and get the Vivo, or is it better to stay within the Apple ecosystem? What would you suggest, and what would you personally do?
the video on the vivo is literally identical to the iPhone but the cameras for photos kills it so at the end of the day the vivo has the better camera system for pictures and video
Not enough if you take everthing else into account from not even being able to buy it locally to the poor support, and 3 years less updates. Cameras for most people now are just a small part of their choice as for most the primary camera is all they need and most phones are solid in that department.
You forgot to mention that the Vivo processor is better, the battery life is better, wired charging is faster, wireless charging is faster ir blaster, log recording.. what is the Samsung better at again???
I think you have a good idea of this phone. Good screen, very good battery life, three important things but I had tested the X100 Pro and indeed Funtouch OS is a bit meh. I will receive my X200 Pro on the 31st I will see 🧐😃 Thanks for this review 👍
matter of fact, vivo had better camera setup even at the beginning of 2024 with x100 ultra, same telephoto sensor and 1 inch sensor for main camera. I would say in terms of cameras galaxy is lagging at least one year behind vivo.
best phone of 2024 for me. Sold my s24u after a week of using this but i did get the CN version which has a better software and i agree the funtouch os is just too plain and feels cheap tbh.
Actually its not a bug...been using a vivo phone for 3 years now..and when ever i change my camera from the main to selfie it goes straight to potrait mode..yeh its annoying.. but thats how it is for some reason..its always been like that
Is it weird that I think this phone I consider as contender for 2025 flagships. Probably cause it feels like it should come next year even though it already released 😂
Fun Touch OS?? Is that really what it's called? Did someone let drunk sticker girl (sticker guy was fired) name the operating system on this thing or waht?
If you cannot buy it in the West then for me it is moot and therefore impossible to give number one to. You must have availability otherwise it is meaningless. Otherwise an OEM could make one great phone with only one unit that destroys every rival, but as only one person can own it, then it is irrelevant.
It's unfair to compare the Vivo X200 Pro to other androids using processors from the past generation. Naturally battery life and performance will be better because of the new snapdragon/mediatek chips inside them. It'll be more fair to compare it to the upcoming S25 Ultra if anything
s25 ultra will have almost the same sensors. only ultra-wide-angle sensor will get an upgrade. I dont think, they can compensate the difference via software..
More than 90% of ios users give 0 fs about an android phone no matter how good it is , as an ios user with a built ecosystem (i pad , i phone ,apple watch , air pods )i can admit to myself that some android phones are better than i phone but i would never consider one no matter how good it its , android longevity , value and their ecosystem are trash !!!
I wouldn't call the Vivo the best phone of the year, despite the great camera. I'm an Apple guy but I agree with you, the Samsung S24 is still a better phone.
Mate no one put the phone on the table ! Yes it is best phone 2024 and 2025 🤷🏽 samsung and iPhone are expensive but this phone's battery and camera is better so yes it is
Selfies on the VIVO are not good and many people rely on that camera. It is best at zoom but many of us do not care, the primary is the most important. And of course, the Vivo is better in low light/dark, but most people do not take photos of fluorescent lights on shops at night as many Asian YT creators photograph. Video on iPhone is better. As for battery life. I saw a video a few days ago and there was little difference between the iPhone and the Vivo. Gaming on XXX mobile games the chip throttles to near 50%. But that may not be essential for many of us. But gamers should avoid.
What do you guys think of the VIVO X200 Pro? Do you really think its the best phone of 2024?
It's not really an inch sensor. More like 1/1.23"
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
absolute monster of a phone
The mic quality is also fantastic
Its good! But I found the iPhone to do a better job of isolating your voice. you could hear the background noise with the Vivo
@@MatthewMoniz mat honestly... Don't you think that you are a liiiiiittle bit biased with Apple?
@@katram11I don’t need to be biased you can hear the audio quality for yourself. The Vivo is a bit louder but falls slightly short in isolating the voice as you can hear the surroundings loud and clear. The iPhone did a better job of focusing on the voice while clearing unwanted audio. They both did a good job but that’s the difference between the two.
@@MatthewMoniz I know my friend, been following you for many years now and you were great company and consultant especially in laptop guidance. But I think in general you have a better love for apple in some cases at least. I am a foldable guy in phones so I am watching the review because of you! Didn't mean to insult. All the best!
@@MatthewMoniz I think the isolation is good but it just makes your voice sound a bit like its in a vacuum and when you switch to the x200 pro’s mic, it’s as if my ears get to relax a little. I guess for someone who works in quiet environments that’s a win
We are missing a lot of cool tech here in North America. This phone has a crazy camera arrangement and huge battery and we have to settle with Samsung and Apple.
Ya, I wish we had more selection as well.
And Google too!
Zeiss Natural Color Profile is probably the best color science in the smartphone photography realm.
I received your recommendation after a long time and thought you had stopped making UA-cam videos. I had actually forgotten about your channel, but it's nice to see your videos again!
Probably because I do a lot of laptop reviews and you're more interested in phones! So the algo stopped recommended my channel. Thanks for stopping by again
@MatthewMoniz no no, i watch videos of all tech products
This is an incredible device. The camera is in a whole different league to anything else on the market. I deliberated over this and the oppo find x8 pro but went for the oppo as its software experience just seems to be a little better fleshed out while still having an awesome camera. Also the oppo was natively available in the UK where as I'd have to import the global rom Vivo.
The camera isn't in a different league at all. The Oppo Find x7 ultra and Vivo x100 ultra have better main cameras and ultrawides. They also have better zoom from two to 3.6x especially the Oppo Find x7 ultra. It's very good but it's not the best out there at all.
I feel who really keeps phones for 7 years anyways in regard to updates? 4 years for updates is fine. This phone is nice.
People who buy used phones are happy about 7 years of updates
The problem is when you sell it after four years someone else loves that iPhones will get 2-3 years more updates whereas they lose that with Vivo. These phones can last 7-10 years so only 4 years is a big negative. I am on my sixth iOS version and looking at what Apple says, I may get another two versions. Name me one Android phone from back then that is still getting Android updates?
4:18 Vivo nailed it both in terms of looks and audio
I do have to agree on that, my pixels front camera is trash. Both pixel 4a and 7pro takes blurry photos and when shooting directly in sun it makes my face grey
@@yatishsharma8632 To be fair it has a wider front camera though.
Still Rocking X100 Ultra. It's practically the same if not better camera system compared to x200p. But Origin OS is miles ahead of Funtouch.
Waiting for x 200 Ultra for the upgrade now.
Definitely my phone of the year 2024 no contest. I thought I was gonna enter 2025 with the 16 Pro Max and Pixel 9 Pro XL but ended up selling the Pixel 9 Pro XL as the X200 Pro has superior battery life, camera and overall performance (it can actually play games at reasonable level expected of flagships).
Too bad we can't get this in the USA..
Ya can't get it here in Canada either. Only option is to import it. At least it works and gets full 5G
@@MatthewMoniz As long as your not on Verizon in the U.S. Then it's not great because of CMDA. Then again, Verizon sucks.
X200 pro better then s24 ultra
Vivo's software is shit
@CRYO-69 i use origin os 5 which is the best software
No, Samsung is better
You get 7 years of update
@@TheebX92Who uses their phone for 7 years? I swap phones every 2-3 years.
@@TheebX92 7 years of update on Samsung is cap, don't believe it. Battery won't last 7 years
this phone with one ui will considerably the best phone of the year, hope their engineer will do massive overhaul Funtouch OS in next update
Great video keep it up as always Sir
Appreciate you! = )
Great review, thanks!
Appreciate the kind words!
I agree with you. Overall as usual, Galaxy S Ultra and iPhone Pro Max phones tick most boxes.
Vivo is not worldwide, so it already is out of the list for most people. Xiaomi is still more global among the other Chinese brands.
Looks absolutely great 👍
Glad you like it!
Finally cameras are getting phone features..
You know that at x100 no phone can give you good results or pictures that you can benefit from in general at this magnification. But Vivo is completely, although it is possible even if it is oily.. But the approximation up to 3.7 is the best ever
The bedst camera ever of any smartphone, my friend have one. Wipe my iPhone and OnePlus a*s. Only issues is the global version is hard to get in EU, currently only available in south east asia.
I'm using the Oppo Find X8 in Canada, the one that was launched in India and it works perfectly fine, 5G on Freedom Mobile.
I hate they do not offer all colour options and 1TB version in Europe
Hyped for the x200 ultra 😁
Nice video✌️
Matthew can we request for a video comparing the Vivo X200 pro mini and the IPhone16 and the Samsung S25 next year? I've been a big fan of small phones and maybe many of your viewers would be interested as well
Watching on x200 pro ❤
Micro-curved edges are ❤! Period. They just go easy on your fingers!!! Flat screens look nice (in a subjective way) and all, but they hurt your thumb. So.. micro cruved is >>>
they have a mini version of this phone which is packed with similar features 🤩
It definitely a wake-up call to all android phone manufacturers to be serious about videography.
hmmm does s24 ultra have 4k front facing camera ?
@sdqsdq6274 it does 4k60 since s10 series I believe.
Right off the bat you're bashing it saying that it has a slant when you put on the table good it's facing towards you and it doesn't rock and the design is awesome The big camera bump it's made because it has big ass sensors quit crying about it
To me the X200 pro and Pixel 9s design look the best
Is it worth switching from s24 ultra to vivo x200 pro based on performance (new chipset) and software?
No
The 100 ultra with 1 inch sensor is superior than this updated 200 pro version. Hopefully 1 inch will be continuou on 200 ultra as well.
I agree with you Matt. This phone is so good for night photography. But the best phone for overall aspect still S24 ultra or Iphone 16 Pro Max
Why does everyone talk about S pen when talking about S24u, I've seen like 3 people using it and I think they've even forgotten that it's part of the phone, the vivo is better
Yes, S-pen is a niche demographic and if you use that, the S24U is your only choice. So for the billions that do not use an s-pen it is moot.
In my country this phone isn't sold by retailers, but the Oppo Find X8 Pro is. Shoild I just go with that, or risk getting a global version of the Vivo x200 Pro off Alibaba?
Watching from my Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Bro, I already have a MacBook Air M1, AirPods Pro 2, and an iPhone 15 Plus. I really like the Vivo X200 Pro's camera. Should I sell the iPhone and get the Vivo, or is it better to stay within the Apple ecosystem? What would you suggest, and what would you personally do?
I ask what is the update policy (android) on this device?
I can't think of any aspect you missed, great job! (I can think of price comparisons, but for an enthusiast phone, it is irrelevant anyway)
Thanks man! I appreciate it.
Hi but i thought it matched the iphone in videos y did u say otherwise
just wait for the x200 ultra Thanos is going to destroy the competition
the video on the vivo is literally identical to the iPhone but the cameras for photos kills it so at the end of the day the vivo has the better camera system for pictures and video
Not enough if you take everthing else into account from not even being able to buy it locally to the poor support, and 3 years less updates. Cameras for most people now are just a small part of their choice as for most the primary camera is all they need and most phones are solid in that department.
I'm loving mine 😎
You forgot to mention that the Vivo processor is better, the battery life is better, wired charging is faster, wireless charging is faster ir blaster, log recording.. what is the Samsung better at again???
If only originOS was global
Time stamp 5:16 which game is that
Diablo Immortals
@MatthewMoniz thanks
The camera looks good, as long as you don't start pushing the AI-ish processing
@lionelb8227 that's right, but it's almost processing with AI 80% which ruined the pictures
lol , first android phone camera to dethrone apple
I agree
The Ultra version comin
Thanks for the unbiased review, most other reviewers are hyping it up so much to the point of exaggeration.
Glad I could offer a different perspective!
I think you have a good idea of this phone. Good screen, very good battery life, three important things but I had tested the X100 Pro and indeed Funtouch OS is a bit meh. I will receive my X200 Pro on the 31st I will see 🧐😃 Thanks for this review 👍
My pleasure! Let me know how you like it.
matter of fact, vivo had better camera setup even at the beginning of 2024 with x100 ultra, same telephoto sensor and 1 inch sensor for main camera. I would say in terms of cameras galaxy is lagging at least one year behind vivo.
S24U is phone of the year for nost tech youtubers
But dethroned by vivo X200 Pro... In terms of camera especially night shot and portrait, video and cinematography
Im pretty sure this is made to compete for 2025 phones. I want to see if it competes with s25 ultra. Before i get it.
best phone of 2024 for me. Sold my s24u after a week of using this but i did get the CN version which has a better software and i agree the funtouch os is just too plain and feels cheap tbh.
Vivo x200 pro best ❤
Can you review the xiaomi 15? the regular one
Using s24 ultra and don't think it beats it overall
Buggy UI.
Try taking a selfie and apparently it take Portrait Selfies by default. Like what? In a hurry you're done for if you take a selfie.
What firmware version do you have?
Actually its not a bug...been using a vivo phone for 3 years now..and when ever i change my camera from the main to selfie it goes straight to potrait mode..yeh its annoying.. but thats how it is for some reason..its always been like that
Is it weird that I think this phone I consider as contender for 2025 flagships. Probably cause it feels like it should come next year even though it already released 😂
And it released in October but it still feels like a 2025 phone😂
Pls review Oppo Find X8 Pro
Vivo x200 pro vs oppo find x8 pro
There's no 1" sensor in there.
True, they downgraded it from last year.
Fun Touch OS?? Is that really what it's called? Did someone let drunk sticker girl (sticker guy was fired) name the operating system on this thing or waht?
Hahah
Great phone, no doubt about it but not the best 2024 smartphone. I'm waiting for the price in Europe, if it comes in Europe...🤔
It looks like the Vivo is the clear winer of the best phone award of 2024 .
I disagree with that decision but its definitely a good phone!
If you cannot buy it in the West then for me it is moot and therefore impossible to give number one to. You must have availability otherwise it is meaningless. Otherwise an OEM could make one great phone with only one unit that destroys every rival, but as only one person can own it, then it is irrelevant.
vivo x200 pro with the origin os is the best phone of 2024, im not a fan of the funtouch os
and in europe the price is around 760-800 euros all costs included
It's unfair to compare the Vivo X200 Pro to other androids using processors from the past generation. Naturally battery life and performance will be better because of the new snapdragon/mediatek chips inside them. It'll be more fair to compare it to the upcoming S25 Ultra if anything
Totally fair. The S25 Ultra doesnt exist and this is what is available now. But yes I will include it in my S25 Ultra video when its released
s25 ultra will have almost the same sensors. only ultra-wide-angle sensor will get an upgrade. I dont think, they can compensate the difference via software..
Windows phone anybody? Lumia 1020 vibes
horrendous back camera design tho
If didnt picked it up for 5-6 days then you didnt test it for a month
Exactly same bullcrab reviews
S24 ultra for me any day
I not a fan of vivo, they still in business?😅
damn where have you been hiding?😂
Just like Apple to sell the accessories separately.. as business as usual....
I think it's important to review a phone after you objectively use it not test it. I will end my view here
best phone with the worst UI
Wait until Pura 80 Ultra arrives
Huawei being on banned list means their SoC’s aren’t good. No thanks.
of course it wont look good becuse you are talking 100x
Honor magic 7 pro îs better
It's hideous looking. At best, looks like a washing machine
😂 I can see that
Love how the iphone is the always compared to every andriod, just shows apple is the best in the market
More than 90% of ios users give 0 fs about an android phone no matter how good it is , as an ios user with a built ecosystem (i pad , i phone ,apple watch , air pods )i can admit to myself that some android phones are better than i phone but i would never consider one no matter how good it its , android longevity , value and their ecosystem are trash !!!
I like the part where you talked about the vivo x200.
Hi
You can vet an used S24 Ultra right now for almost half thr price and nothing can touch thst.
I wouldn't call the Vivo the best phone of the year, despite the great camera. I'm an Apple guy but I agree with you, the Samsung S24 is still a better phone.
S24 ultra still better
Bro 💀🙏
In what?
No it isn't.
This is the best phone released this year, hands down.
I also don't agree. Is not
No way😅
Mate no one put the phone on the table ! Yes it is best phone 2024 and 2025 🤷🏽 samsung and iPhone are expensive but this phone's battery and camera is better so yes it is
Selfies on the VIVO are not good and many people rely on that camera. It is best at zoom but many of us do not care, the primary is the most important. And of course, the Vivo is better in low light/dark, but most people do not take photos of fluorescent lights on shops at night as many Asian YT creators photograph. Video on iPhone is better.
As for battery life. I saw a video a few days ago and there was little difference between the iPhone and the Vivo.
Gaming on XXX mobile games the chip throttles to near 50%. But that may not be essential for many of us. But gamers should avoid.
You are lying brother ,I tested iPhone with honor and vivo , iPhone is absolute rubish 👎