Vivo X200 FE mobile launch in India soon: Specs and features
Vivo is set to introduce its upcoming smartphone, Vivo X200 FE, to the Indian market soon, following its earlier launch in Taiwan. The company has teased the device on its official social media handle X, which reads 'More than what meets the palm,' which suggests the device's imminent launch in India. Let's take a closer look at what's coming. Vivo has officially confirmed the launch of its X200 FE smartphone in India soon, following its recent debut in Taiwan.(X)
The Vivo X200 FE will join the existing X200 series in India, which already includes the base X200 and the X200 Pro models. Globally, the series also features the X200 Ultra and X200 Pro Mini, but these versions are not expected to launch in India at this time.
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The Vivo X200 FE (global variant) features a 6.31-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1216 by 2640 pixels. The device's physical dimensions measure 150.83 mm in length, 71.76 mm in width, and 7.99 mm in thickness, while it weighs 186 grams. These measurements place it among smaller smartphones, which shows the device's focus on being easy to hold and carry. It runs on Vivo's Funtouch OS 15, which is based on the latest Android 15.
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Under the hood, the device is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ processor, paired with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and offers UFS 3.1 storage options up to 512GB. For photography, Vivo continues its collaboration with Zeiss. It sports a three-camera setup on the rear, including a 50MP main sensor (Zeiss IMX921), a 50MP telephoto lens, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. It also has a 50MP front camera with wide-angle sensor support.
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Furthermore, the VivoX200 FE houses a large 6500mAh battery with 90W fast charging support. Additionally, the phone carries IP68 and IP69 certifications for dust and water resistance.
Vivo has not revealed pricing or an exact launch date for the Indian market. However, with the teaser released and the recent Taiwan launch, a release in India could happen as early as July. Mobile finder: VivoX200 LATEST price, specs and all details
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