New Delhi, March 21, 2025 – As the launch of the vivo X200 Ultra approaches, vivo’s top executive Han Boxiao has offered an up-close glimpse into the smartphone’s groundbreaking camera hardware, and it’s nothing short of spectacular.
Positioned as vivo’s range-topping flagship, the X200 Ultra is expected to debut next month and is generating intense buzz for its power-packed photography setup, co-engineered with Fujifilm for advanced imaging enhancements.
The Headliner: 200MP Custom Samsung ISOCELL HP9 Periscope Lens
Leading the charge is a 200MP custom Samsung ISOCELL HP9 periscope sensor, an upgrade over the X100 Ultra’s module. It brings:
- 85mm equivalent focal length
- Larger aperture for improved low-light performance
- 38% more light capture compared to its predecessor
- New prism technology and special lens coating
This makes the X200 Ultra’s periscope camera one of the most powerful zoom shooters ever seen on a smartphone.
Han Boxiao shared comparison images that show the X200 Ultra’s periscope sensor towering over the older X100 Ultra and a yet-to-be-named rival, indicating a significant leap in hardware scale and optical capabilities.
Dual Sony LYT-818 Sensors for Main and Ultrawide Lenses
The X200 Ultra is also set to feature:
- A 50MP main camera (35mm equivalent)
- A 50MP ultrawide lens (14mm equivalent)
Both use the Sony LYT-818 sensor, known for its sharpness, detail, and color accuracy. Notably, the ultrawide lens features a 1/1.28” sensor size, much larger than typical ultrawide sensors on flagship smartphones. This means wider field-of-view shots with enhanced dynamic range and low-light performance.
vivo x Fujifilm: The Imaging Collaboration Continues
vivo confirmed an ongoing collaboration with Fujifilm, focused on fine-tuning:
- Color science
- Film simulation modes
- Lens flare management
- Bokeh rendering
This partnership is expected to further elevate portrait and cinematic photography, making the X200 Ultra a dream phone for photo and video creators.
No Global Launch Expected
Despite the buzz, the vivo X200 Ultra will reportedly remain exclusive to the Chinese market, joining a growing list of China-only Ultra flagships from various brands.
For global fans of mobile photography, this might be disappointing, but for those with access to the device, the X200 Ultra is shaping up to be a camera beast unlike anything else on the market.Key Camera Specs Recap:
- 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP9 periscope (85mm)
- 50MP Sony LYT-818 main camera (35mm)
- 50MP Sony LYT-818 ultrawide (14mm, 1/1.28″)
- Fujifilm imaging collaboration
- New lens coatings and optical innovations
Stay tuned for the official launch next month as vivo prepares to redefine smartphone photography with the X200 Ultra.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
