Compact smartphone with fantastic battery life, over 5,000 nits and a great camera – A dream come true?
The new Vivo smartphone arguably flies under the radar, yet it’s one of the best compact smartphones available in Europe. In our upcoming review, the Vivo X200 FE impressed us with its compact and lightweight design as well as powerful features. The smartphone boasts a very bright and color-accurate 120Hz LTPO OLED display as well as an impressive battery life that is hard to beat in this size segment.
Additionally, the Zeiss main camera delivers very good image quality with natural color reproduction despite its relatively small sensor, which turns the X200 FE into a noteworthy alternative to the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and Xiaomi 15. However, the regional differences in battery and storage capacity leave a somewhat bitter aftertaste, which is unnecessarily confusing in our opinion.
Why is the Vivo X200 FE one of the best compact smartphones?
Buyers who are willing to import their next smartphone should make sure to check out our review of the Vivo X200 Pro Mini. The small flagship handset is not just better than the X200 FE in some aspects, but it’s also cheaper as prices at Trading Shenzhen currently start at roughly €570 for European customers.
Compared to the X200 FE, which currently retails for €700 in Germany, the X200 Pro Mini has more performance thanks to the MediaTek Dimensity 9400, a better Zeiss camera with larger sensors and a quicker USB port, while the X200 FE is limited to USB 2.0.
In conclusion, the Vivo X200 FE is a very attractive, durable, and well-made smartphone with an excellent display. It’s worth reading our upcoming review. However, for users who value performance, camera quality, faster data transfers and quick charging, the X200 Pro Mini is arguably the better choice in Vivo’s current lineup.
