It is not difficult to find that the super-large cup models that have been listed in 2025 have come to a bottleneck in the hardware stacking of images. Under the combination of one-inch outsole+outsole periscope telephoto lens, with different styles of image adjustment styles, it has become a "super-large cup" Ultra with different styles.
At this year’s Super Cup of Blue Factory, we saw that vivo redefined vivo X200 Ultra with the standard and idea of building a professional camera, and brought the Blue Factory 2025 image machine emperor with "one machine, two cores and three mirrors". So, how did Blue Factory perform in this year’s Super Cup? Next, we may wish to analyze it in depth.
Overview of vivo X200 Ultra Core Configuration
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First, let’s look at the image configuration.
Vivo X200 Ultra brought a three-shot combination of 14mm super wide angle +35mm wide angle +85mm telephoto.
Specifically, the X200Ultra is equivalent to a 14mm Zeiss ultra-wide-angle lens, which uses the only 1/1.28 "inch LYT818 sensor in the industry, with f/2.0 aperture and 2.0 large-angle OIS anti-shake design.
Such a high-specification outsole super wide-angle lens is really rare. When shooting scenery, architecture and other subjects, the outsole can ensure sufficient light input, so that the picture can retain rich details in the dark; The large aperture further improves the blur effect and low light shooting ability; However, the OIS anti-shake design with super-large angle enables users to maintain stability when shooting video with their hands, reducing the picture jitter and motion smear in low light, significantly improving the performance of video anti-shake, and transforming the super-wide angle that was not well performed in video shooting in the past into the available super-wide angle video main camera, and cooperating with other focal-length lenses to achieve the consistency of the image quality in the full-focus segment.
In addition, the transition between the 14mm super wide-angle lens and the 35mm humanistic lens and the 85mm telephoto lens will be smoother, thus ensuring that the user has a main-shot imaging experience at any focal length.
The equivalent 35mm Zeiss humanistic documentary lens also uses 1/1.28 "Sony LYT818 sensor, large aperture of f/1.69 and GLC 2.0 ultra-low anti-coating technology.
Different from the mainstream 23mm focal length in the market, the 35mm focal length of X200 Ultra is closer to the natural visual angle of human eyes, which can truly restore the scene atmosphere when shooting humanistic themes. Whether it is capturing the life scenes in the streets or recording the daily status of the characters, it can give people an immersive feeling and make the photos full of stories.
Equivalent to 85mm Zeiss APO super telephoto lens, equipped with HP9 sensor, with 1/1.4 "outsole and f/2.27 aperture. It adopts the industry’s first "super-light prism" three-in-one scheme, which increases the aperture while increasing the light intake and greatly improves the anti-shake ability.
In addition, it is worth noting that this vivo X200 Ultra is equipped with a blueprint self-developed image dual core. As a preprocessing AI ISP image chip, VS1 has the highest computing power of 80TOPS, adopts a customized NPU hardware architecture, and is equipped with a dual-core heterogeneous NPU core, which can efficiently process images in the early stage of shooting.
V3+ chip is responsible for post-processing, and they work together to make the image system of vivo X200 Ultra have the ability of "pre-processing" and "post-processing", and VS1+SoC+V3+ cooperate to build a perfect link, which will bring continuous performance improvement for images, audio-visual playback and game multi-scenes, and at the same time achieve a balance between performance and power consumption.
We also sorted out the effective size of the sensor under the common focal length of vivoX200 Ultra and other oversized cups.
Compared with other super-large cup models, vivo X200 Ultra has absolute image quality advantages in key focal lengths of 14mm, 35mm, 50mm and 85 mm.. And it happens that this is also the "golden focal point" in many professional photography. 14mm focal length provides a wide field of vision, suitable for capturing shocking scenery and grand scenes; 35mm is close to the visual angle of human eyes, which can accurately restore the real atmosphere of human scenes; 50mm imaging is natural, which is a powerful focal point for portraits and daily records; 85mm is good at close-up, which can depict the subject carefully and create a soft and blurred effect.
X200 Ultra focuses on these focal sections, which accurately meets the strict requirements of professional photography for multi-scene and high-quality imaging, and is optimized in all directions from hardware specifications to image adjustment, which is more suitable for the creative needs of professional photographers. Next, follow us to take some samples recently to see the performance of vivo X200 Ultra in actual imaging.
The first is the super wide-angle lens.
According to the proofs, the 14mm focal length brings a broad field of vision, and the building lines extend to the distance, which is very visually impactful. Thanks to the 1/1.28 "LYT818 outsole sensor, the texture and details in the dark part of the picture are clearly visible, and even in the uneven light environment, there is no noise accumulation in the shadow, which retains a rich level of detail. F/2.0 large aperture combined with OIS anti-shake with super-large angle not only makes the highlights of the picture bright and bright, but also ensures the stability of the picture. The edge distortion control is also excellent, and there is no obvious tensile deformation around it.
In addition, when shooting portraits with super wide-angle and super-large field of vision, tilt the lens slightly downward and shoot at a low angle, and the perspective stretching effect produced by the 14mm focal length will naturally extend the leg lines, making the legs appear more slender in the picture, so that every photo is full of the sense of sight of fashion blockbusters.
In the 35mm main photo, vivo X200 Ultra shows a delicate and textured imaging performance. Every wrinkle and texture on the doll bear is clearly presented.
In the sample of the puppy statue, the 35mm focal length fuses the details of the puppy statue with light and shadow. Every corner on the surface of the statue is clearly discernible. The light cleverly outlines the outline of the puppy, making it particularly eye-catching in the picture. At the junction of light and shade, the delicate transition effect enhances the three-dimensional sense and makes the whole picture full of story.
When shooting Chinese Zun buildings, the 35mm focal length not only included the grand panorama of the building, but also the rigid outline of the building lines was delicately depicted, and the picture was true and full of tension. Even in the urban environment with complex light, the collaborative optimization of sensors and algorithms makes the sky and buildings contrast and the light and shade transition naturally.
When night falls, Wangjing SOHO’s unique streamlined architectural appearance is clearly defined under the light, and the city night spot reflected on the glass curtain wall is dazzling. GLC 2.0 ultra-low anti-reflective coating technology suppresses glare extremely well, making every light and shadow detail clearly distinguishable without any ambiguity or ghosting interference.
The building structure and shadow area in the dark part of the picture, relying on the 1/1.28 "outsole sensor, present a rich level of detail. Even in the dark corner, the material texture of the building surface is still clear, and there is no rough feeling of the picture caused by noise accumulation. The large aperture of f/1.69 gives full play to make the brightness of the high-light part just right, which not only shows the prosperity and brightness of the city at night, but also avoids overexposure, making the lights on the facade of the building colorful and truly restored.
In the proofs of this group of buildings, under the complex night light environment, vivo X200 Ultra adjusts the colors very accurately, creating a picture scroll of urban night scenes with a strong sense of atmosphere, vividly recording the unique charm of Beijing in the night.
In the 85mm telephoto proof, vivo X200 Ultra condenses the scattered skyscrapers in the picture by compressing the space, and the tall and straight posture of China forms a distinct visual relationship with the surrounding buildings. The 1/1.4 "outsole and f/2.27 aperture work together, and the reflective texture of the building glass curtain wall and the tough lines of the metal structure are clear and sharp. Even if you zoom in, the texture details of the window frame can be seen in detail. In the twilight, the gradual color of the sky contrasts with the architectural lighting, the color transition is exquisite and natural, and the dark noise is well controlled, which perfectly restores the majestic momentum of the modern urban skyline.
Switch to the night scene of sweeping the street, and the 85mm telephoto lens instantly becomes a weapon to capture humanistic fireworks. In the dark environment, HP9 sensor, with its high photosensitivity, keeps the main details intact, and the picture purity and color saturation are excellent, as if telling the story of the street at night, giving the city night scene a rich humanistic temperature.
It is worth mentioning that this telephoto lens also retains the telephoto macro function, which is very suitable for shooting some subtle landscapes.
Portrait shooting has always been the basic video disc of Blue Factory, and this time it is also the same on X200 Ultra. In the 35mm focal length sample, the picture presents a natural and close-to-human perspective.
Judging from the proofs, the skin color of the characters is restored to reality, and the subtle expressions on the faces, such as the smile on the corners of the mouth and the agility of the eyes, are accurately captured. The skin texture presents a delicate texture while retaining the details, and the hair roots are distinct without any ambiguity. The blur effect brought by the large aperture is natural and soft, which highlights the characters from the background. The background blur transition is smooth and there is no blunt sense of fault, which makes the whole picture very story-like.
In addition, the 35mm lens has a good experience when it is cut in the focal segment of the 50mm golden portrait.
Switch to the 85mm focal length, and the advantage of portrait close-up is full. When shooting a bust, the facial features of the figure are more stereoscopic, and the facial contour lines are soft and natural. When put into practice, the eyes of the characters, the length of eyelashes, the color and texture of lips are lifelike, as if people can feel the emotions of the model. Thanks to the outsole and large aperture, the background blur effect is excellent, showing a dreamy soft blur, further highlighting the main body of the character, and even if you zoom in to see the details of the picture, you can hardly see obvious noise, and the picture quality is clear and sharp, adding professional texture to the close-up photos of the character.
135mm focal section proofs are outstanding in hair and facial features. According to our real-life proofs, every hair of the model can be clearly distinguished, even the texture of the hair can be clearly seen, and the details of the five senses are even more nuanced, such as the texture of the eyebrows and the subtle ups and downs of the nose. This ultra-close detail capture provides more creative space for creators, which can satisfy the pursuit of the ultimate detail whether it is used for artistic creation or commercial photography.
In the dark environment, the portrait of X200Ultra is brilliant. Specific to the proofs, the main body of the characters is bright and clear, and the facial light is even and natural, without being too dark or overexposed. The neon lights in the background form a wonderful contrast with the characters, and the colors of the lights are bright and true, and there is no color distortion because of the night scene shooting.
It is worth mentioning that this time, X200Ultra also brought eight kinds of simulated facula with different styles in portrait shooting. Except for the classic natural facula of vivo, the remaining seven kinds are all from the classic Zeiss lens.
The natural light spot effect of vivo can simulate the light scattering in natural environment, make the background blurred and natural, and the integration between people and background is high. The whole photo looks real and soft, giving people a fresh and natural feeling.
Zeiss Biotar portrait-style facula, by reconstructing the spatial depth and facula model, restores the dreamy rotation blur effect of the classic Zeiss Biotar lens, which can make the central figure clear, and at the same time, the Jiao Wai blur presents a vortex shape, making the portrait photo more unique.
Sonnar lens blur effect is as delicate as cream, and the transition is natural, which can give people a warm and comfortable visual experience and make the photos look more refined and elegant.
Zeiss Cine-flare portrait facula, also known as Zeiss film-level portrait facula, can create a cinematic light and shadow effect when shooting portraits, making the characters more prominent and the picture more story-telling.
In addition, this time vivo X200 Ultra has a photographer’s suit. It covers components such as vivo Zeiss 2.35x telephoto range finder, professional handle, mobile phone case, shoulder strap, etc., which greatly improves the image strength of X200 Ultra.
Specifically, the 2.35x telephoto lens is an independent lens jointly developed by vivo and Zeiss, which can also be understood as the "fourth shot" of X200 Ultra. It uses three groups of 13 high-permeability glass lenses, achieving a magnification of 2.35x for the external lens. After installation, the 85mm telephoto lens is directly upgraded to a 200mm telephoto lens with a large aperture of f/2.3, which can be a real (equivalent) optical focal length.
In addition, the official said that this lens is available at a height of 800mm(35X), and the image quality of 1600mm(70X) is comparable to the original 30X effect. You know, Blue Factory has always had obvious advantages in high-magnification digital zoom. In addition, it also cancels the external lens focusing group, and can focus accurately by relying on the mobile phone AF system, which is simple to operate and can quickly lock the focus in complex scenes such as dark light and backlight. When shooting concerts, wild animals and other distant objects, the details can be clearly captured, the background blur effect is better, and the photos are full of atmosphere.
We also took some samples with this lens. First, let’s show you the human eye angle of my position. The red arrow position is my shooting target.
200mm real shot proofs:
400mm real shot proofs:
800mm real shot proofs:
1600mm real shot sample:
According to the actual shooting effect, the proofs up to 800mm focal length are comparable to the optical zoom image quality, while the proofs under 1600mm focal length have heavy algorithm traces, but the image quality is clear and pure.
In addition to the lens, there is also a professional handle in the photographer’s suit. The handle integrates the video recording key, the custom dial wheel and the three-speed zoom lever. It adopts USB-C zero-delay direct connection design, and supports SLR control such as semi-press lock focus and full-press shutter shooting, bringing users a professional camera-like operating experience. In addition, the handle has a built-in 2300mAh battery, which, when combined with the mobile phone, has an equivalent battery capacity of 6000+2300mAh, greatly extending the outdoor shooting experience.
2 camera sense design, one-glance V single
In addition to professional configuration, vivoX200 Ultra also brings a professional camera sense in appearance.
Look at the back first. The X200Ultra brought three color schemes this time, namely, silver tone, red circle and black Ka.
The overall color of silver blending is cool and simple, and the tone is silvery white, just like the metallic shell of a professional camera, giving people a cold and scientific visual impression. Suitable for users who pursue simplicity and technological style.
The color matching of red circle is characterized by retro elegance, and the iconic red circle elements are very eye-catching. The red circle surrounds the lens module, which adds vitality and recognition to the mobile phone. Red has always been a classic embellishment color in photographic equipment. It not only represents professionalism, but also conveys a retro charm, allowing mobile phones to integrate retro feelings into modern technology, which is suitable for users who have a soft spot for retro styles.
The black Ka color scheme is a classic and deep color scheme, and the large-area black back cover is calm and atmospheric. Black is a classic and versatile color, which can make the mobile phone more stable visually. At the same time, the black back cover is matched with the silver decoration and red circle on the lens module to form a strong visual contrast, which makes the appearance of the whole machine more layered. In addition, the black back cover is not easy to be contaminated with fingerprints when being held, and can always maintain a clean appearance, which has high practicability.
Deco design on the back of X200 Ultra is also a highlight. Deco design of "biscuit head" is straight and simple, and knurled texture reproduces the sense of professional camera operation, enhancing the professional experience when shooting. The focal length and aperture are marked on the outer ring of Deco, which is full of professionalism. Even users of this product will subconsciously feel the strength of X200 Ultra in image after seeing Deco on the back.
The front screen of X200 Ultra is a 6.82-inch 2K Zeiss master color screen, which is designed with congruent depth and four micro-curves. It has a high pixels per inch of 510 PPI, and the display effect is exquisite and realistic. 8T LTPO adaptive dynamic refresh rate can intelligently adjust the refresh rate according to different usage scenarios, which not only ensures a smooth visual experience, but also effectively reduces power consumption.
The local peak brightness is 4500nit, and the excitation brightness is 1800nit. 1.07 billion color display and 100%P3 wide color gamut, combined with Zeiss natural color calibration, ensure the accuracy of screen color. In addition, this screen has passed the TV Rheinland strobe-free certification, equipped with eye protection technologies such as circularly polarized light technology and 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, which can effectively reduce visual fatigue when used for a long time.
Look at the interface around the phone.
On the right side of the fuselage are the volume button, the power button and this brand-new "camera control button". This camera control button supports multiple control modes such as double click, slide, full press/light press/long press;
A SIM card slot, a Type-C interface and a speaker are sequentially arranged at the bottom;
There is only a symmetrical double-lift opening on the top of the mobile phone, and the infrared opening is hidden in the camera Deco just like the previous X200 series.
Vivo X200 Ultra takes both beauty and practicality into consideration in design, showing the quality and style as a high-end flagship mobile phone from all aspects.
Violent performance, blue ocean battery life energy efficiency optimization
In terms of performance, vivoX200 Ultra is equipped with Snapdragon 8 Extreme Edition mobile platform, adopts a brand-new 2+6 all-core architecture, and uses 3nm process technology to optimize the performance and power consumption of CPU and GPU. Compared with the previous generation (third generation Snapdragon 8), the CPU performance is improved by 45% and the power consumption is reduced by 44%. The GPU frequency reaches 1100MHz, the performance is improved by 40%, the energy efficiency is improved by 40%, and the ray tracing performance is also improved by 35%.
Judging from the running score data, in the mainstream running score testing software, vivo X200 Ultra scored quite well. It can be seen that Blue Factory has not converged on performance scheduling because of the product positioning of "image super cup" this time, and the whole is still more radical.
For the popular game Genshin Impact, we used vivo X200 Ultra to do a 30-minute running test of Sumeru City, and turned on the function of "Super-sub and Super-frame" at the highest picture quality. The whole game ran smoothly, and we hardly felt the obvious phenomenon of jam and frame drop.
However, we also noticed that the power during the X200Ultra test reached about 5.1W With the ice sheet liquid cooling system, the highest temperature of the fuselage reached 43.6℃, which was higher than the general performance flagship, but the touch was acceptable. It can be seen that such excellent performance, but also paid a certain "power consumption" price.
In terms of battery life, vivoX200 Ultra has a built-in 6000mAh blue ocean battery. According to the official, the X200 Ultra battery adopts the third-generation silicon anode technology and semi-solid battery technology, combined with high-performance cache architecture and heavy-duty scene efficiency optimization, which brings outstanding battery life experience.
Let’s not talk nonsense, just take a look at ZOL’s 5-hour heavy endurance test model:
After the actual endurance test, the final power consumption of vivo X200 Ultra is 80%, and the scene with high power consumption is camera, in fact, the power consumption of video is the highest. However, under the normal use of users, there is no pressure to meet the heavy use needs of the whole day.
In the charging test, vivo X200 Ultra supports 90W wired fast charging and 40W wireless charging. Use 90W wired fast charging, and charge about 54% of the power in 30 minutes, and charge it for about 54 minutes. A short charge can replenish a lot of power, which is convenient for users to quickly restore power in an emergency.
3. Cross the "apple" ecology and connect seamlessly.
Finally, let’s talk about the experience of vivo X200 Ultra, especially the so-called cross-apple ecological experience.
Through the mutual transfer of APP, vivo X200 Ultra realizes the multi-modal wall-breaking transmission with Apple devices, and can easily transfer live photos, videos and files to each other with a touch, which greatly improves the convenience when sharing graphic information at parties.
It is worth mentioning that the live photo function of vivoX200 Ultra not only supports fast transmission with Apple devices, but also deeply optimizes the shooting experience. When users shoot, this function can automatically record the pictures 1.5 seconds before and 3 seconds after pressing the shutter, and intelligently select the best moment with AI algorithm, so that still photos can also present a vivid sense of story. At the same time, in the photo album, you can realize dynamic preview and add interesting special effects by long pressing or sliding live photos, which adds more interest to image creation.
What’s more worth mentioning is that vivoX200 Ultra has also realized telephone, SMS and notification transfer services with iPhone, which means that iPhone incoming calls can be answered on X200 Ultra, SMS and application notifications can also be read and viewed on X200 Ultra, and even support functions such as device search and AirPods-compatible spatial audio. Really broke the ecological barrier between Android and Apple, and created a seamless cross-platform experience for users. For iPhone and Android users, this is definitely an important plus item for choosing vivo.
AI anti-fraud shield plays a key role in the security protection experience. When the user answers a strange phone call, the end-side AI model will analyze the call content in real time. Once the fraud-related risk information such as asking for bank card password, SMS verification code and emergency transfer is detected, it will promptly pop up windows and audio vibration to remind the user, effectively protecting personal information and property security. Moreover, only when it is detected that the call content has fraud risk, the user can check the specific call content for safe traceability, which fully guarantees the user’s privacy.
In the car-machine adaptation experience, vivoX200 Ultra is deeply adapted to Tesla MODEL S/3/X/Y models. Through the interface such as the connection center and the negative screen, the user can quickly view and control the vehicle, and realize the operations such as non-inductive unlocking, cruising range query, starting the vehicle, switching on and off the air conditioner, and controlling the trunk. The function of issuing atomic island address is more convenient, and the address sent by dragging from the mobile phone can be directly received in the car and launched navigation. The blue heart small V voice control function is also very practical. Users can open and close the car door by voice, which is not only convenient, but also improves the safety during driving.
Write at the end.
At the moment of homogenization competition of flagship mobile phones, vivo X200 Ultra tore open the market gap with the thinking of "professional camera", and redefined the professional standard of mobile images with the combination of "golden focal length+top hardware+dual-core algorithm". It not only achieves the leading image quality in the focal length of 14mm-85mm, but also pushes the creative potential of the mobile phone to a new height through the photographer suit and the SLR-like joystick. Snapdragon 8 Extreme Edition’s performance release, long battery life of 6000mAh and cross-ecological interconnection experience make professional creation efficient and unimpeded from shooting to sharing.
Therefore, this mobile phone is obviously not a "universal flagship" designed for ordinary users or budget-sensitive people, but a "mobile image workstation" for professional photographers, image creators and users who pursue the ultimate image experience. For users who are eager to complete commercial creation and record life stories with their mobile phones, vivo X200 Ultra is undoubtedly the "all-round V-list" worth starting in 2025. If you only need to meet the daily shooting needs, vivo X200s or X200 Pro can provide an excellent experience.
