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Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Vivo X200 FE review: Flagship-esque power, when size doesn't matter
It is a positive shift that serious flagship smartphone portfolios, are no longer complete unless there is a genuinely compact option available for consumers who don't exactly like large slab phones. There's the Xiaomi 15, then came the OnePlus 13s, and now, Vivo's adding the X200 FE to its X-series flagship line-up that in India also includes the X200 Pro, the X200 and the upcoming X Fold5 foldable. Across the competition landscape, the 6.3-inch screen sizes (or thereabouts) are common, and yet, enough care taken to ensure these don't fall short in terms of the specs albeit some see slight realignments in approach, and therefore experience. If you are any more than a cursory photographer, the Zeiss Style Portraits make for some interesting photography results. (Vishal Mathur / HT Photo) The foundations of a compact phone are found in reworking the innards alongside smaller than usual (I'd say the norm now is around 6.7-inch displays) screens to allow for a more pocketable footprint. Conventional wisdom, in the not too distant past, would dictate lesser physical space for components would mean a notch lower hardware in use. That's no longer the case, a collective of improved chips for instance, denser battery tech, and slimmer display panels. Of course Vivo had to eliminate the wireless charging hardware from the X200 FE (though the Xiaomi 15 retains that), but that isn't at all a compromise in the wider scheme of things. Even before building on the specifics, it is not difficult to imagine pricing gives the Vivo X200 FE a strong footing to be on. There are two variants that go on sale, at ₹54,999 for the 12GB memory and 256GB storage config, and ₹59,999 for the 16GB + 512GB option. My belief is, it is the former that will get potential buyers interested, but a large number of that demographic will find it prudent to spend that bit extra for more memory and storage. And rightly so, for the sake of longevity. Vivo's pricing works favourably, amidst a competitive landscape that includes the impressive OnePlus 13s (this is priced ₹54,999 onwards) and for now, undercuts the Xiaomi 15's ₹64,999 price tag. Expect some pricing changes from the house of Xiaomi in the coming days, though perhaps not directly, but as payment offers or discounted bundles. It is important that the Vivo X200 FE has retained the flagship credentials with form factor not having a bearing on potential. Except wireless charging. The beating heart is the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chip, with either 12GB or 16GB of memory. We are firmly in an era where MediaTek's flagship chips are at par with its closest competitor, Qualcomm. The configuration of this particular chip pegs it slightly behind the Snapdragon 8 Elite that also does duties in Android flagships — that role is the Dimensity 400's, that powers the X200 Pro. There is still enough in terms of performance with the X200 FE and the Dimensity 9300+, either while gaming or multitasking, for this to stake its claim at the same table as its flagship siblings, and the competition. Reducing clock speeds ever so slightly was essential, considering the smaller innards and a balance of thermals. To that point, the X200 FE runs surprisingly cool for an equally surprisingly long duration whilst gaming, before the back panel starts to get tepid. But one could argue that Vivo could have taken Samsung's approach and held chip continuity through the flagship portfolio — Samsung uses the specially customised Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite across the Galaxy S25 squad. Cameras are where there is definitive parity though. At least for the most part. While the X200 Pro and the X200's camera troika each has a 50-megapixel wide, a 50-megapixel ultra wide and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto, the X200 FE swaps to an 8-megapixel ultra wide. And doesn't have the V3+ imaging chip either. With continuity for the other sensors and therefore the image processing algorithms as well as Zeiss imaging optimisations, there is enough gravitas for it to compete with Leica's smartness on the Xiaomi 15. The OnePlus 13s gave the Hasselblad colour calibration a miss, for all that its worth. If you are any more than a cursory photographer, the Zeiss Style Portraits (Cinematic style bokeh and cine-flare portrait style stand out), available within the Camera app, are worth trying. As are the vintage film styles. Across lighting conditions, the X200 FE's main camera reproduces some excellent daytime photos, with balanced dynamic range and rich colours that remain well separated. Little in terms of distortion or soft frames ruining the perfect shot, though one could argue that often, the image processing is very restrained and you may need to quickly jump into edits to dial the sharpness up a notch. Hardly a drawback, in my book. A large 6500mAh lithium silicon battery in a relatively compact form factor (5850 for the Xiaomi 15 and 5240 for the OnePlus 13s in comparison) has been achieved with what Vivo calls the 3rd generation Silicon Anode composition that has higher density and the redone architecture reduces its thickness by as much as one millimetre (which inside a phone, is worth every bit of it). Stamina, also dictated by under-the-hood improvements to Vivo's Funtouch OS, returns a healthy 13 hours or thereabouts of screen time with medium usage. There is a sense that Vivo had a clear vision with its compact flagship phone, and this wasn't an afterthought. Battery has been taken care of, an otherwise long-standing gremlin that kept us away from genuinely usable compact Android phones, for years. The flagship credentials don't stop there, with Zeiss optimised cameras, a powerful chip and fantastic display making up the foundation for the experience. It feels great to hold and use, and that single hand usability aspect is more than taken care of. No longer are compact flagships, an insignificant thing.
News18
03-07-2025
- News18
Nothing Phone 3 vs OnePlus 13 Flagship Battle: Price, Specs And More Compared
Last Updated: Nothing Phone 3 price in India has turned out be a surprise for many but how does it compare with a flagship phone like the OnePlus 13? Nothing Phone 3 was unveiled at the London launch event this week, making it the first flagship model from the company. The Phone 3 is priced a lot higher than most people expected, especially for the overall hardware on offer. In the premium segment, buyers are spoilt for choices these days with the OnePlus 13, Xiaomi 15, Vivo X200 Pro and the iPhone 16 models to name a few of them. But the obvious fight for the Phone 3 will be from the OnePlus 13 which is priced lower than the former and still manages to pack a punch in more than few ways. Here's a detailed comparison that tells you the Phone 3 design, specs and price and how it fares against the OnePlus 13 price, specs and more. Nothing Phone 3 price in India starts at Rs 79,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant, and it goes up further to Rs 89,999 if you want the 16GB + 512GB model. The Phone 3 comes in white and black colours once again. OnePlus 13 starts at Rs 69,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant, goes up to Rs 76,999 for the 16GB + 512GB model, and maxes out at Rs 89,999 if you buy the 24GB + 1TB variant. OnePlus 13 comes in blue, dark grey and white colours. Nothing Phone 3 vs OnePlus 13: Design Nothing is offering its transparent design ID once again but ditches the Glyph interface in favour of the matrix panel at the back. The build quality includes an aluminium frame while the back panel is made of glass that gets Corning Gorilla Glass Victus durability. The phone measures at 9mm and weighs 218 grams, and comes with IP68 rating. OnePlus 13 features a glass/silicone polymer panel with an aluminium frame. It gets IP68 and IP69 rating, measures at 8.9mm and weighs marginally low at 213 grams. Nothing Phone 3 vs OnePlus 13: Display The Phone 3 sports a 6.67-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate but no LTPO panel for adaptive settings. It does support HDR10+, peak brightness level of 4500 nits and the screen gets Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection. The OnePlus 13 comes with a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display with Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and peak brightness of 4500 nits. The screen gets Ceramic guard glass protection. Nothing Phone 3 vs OnePlus 13: Performance Nothing Phone 3 is powered by the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. You get it with the Android 15-based Nothing OS version and is promised to get up to 5 years of OS upgrades and 7 years of security updates. OnePlus 13 uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship chipset with up to 24GB RAM and a whopping 1TB storage. The device comes with OxygenOS 15 version and will only get 4 OS upgrades from the brand. Nothing Phone 3 vs OnePlus 13: Cameras Nothing Phone 3 upgrades to a triple camera setup that includes a 50MP wide sensor with OIS, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with OIS, and a 50MP ultra-wide angle lens. The front of the phone also gets a 50MP shooter for selfies and video calls. Advertisement The OnePlus 13 also goes for the same trio of 50MP sensors, with a wide, periscope telephoto and an ultra-wide angle lens loaded into the module. The front gets a 32MP shooter. Nothing Phone 3 vs OnePlus 13: Battery And Charging top videos View All Nothing Phone 3 has been upgraded to a 5,500mAh battery for the Indian market which now supports 65W wired, 15W wireless, 7.5W reverse and 5W reverse wireless charging speeds. The company will not give the charger in the box, you will only get the USB C cable. OnePlus 13 packs a 6,000mAh battery for all the markets, and it gets 100W wired charging support along with 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless and 5W reverse wired speeds. OnePlus continues to bundle the charger and the cable in the box with its flagship phone. About the Author S Aadeetya News18 Tech delivers the latest technology updates, including phone launches, gadget reviews, AI advancements, and more. Stay informed with breaking tech news, expert insights, and trends from India and around the world. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Nothing oneplus Vivo X Series Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: July 03, 2025, 11:37 IST News tech Nothing Phone 3 vs OnePlus 13 Flagship Battle: Price, Specs And More Compared
Mint
02-07-2025
- Mint
Xiaomi 16 Pro series tipped to launch with a compact phone and iPhone-style camera design
Xiaomi is preparing to expand its lineup of compact flagship smartphones with the upcoming Xiaomi 16 Pro series. The company has maintained a tradition of offering smaller screen sizes in its main series since the Xiaomi 12, consistently keeping displays under 6.3 inches. Now, new insight from tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS) reveals that Xiaomi plans to continue this trend with the Xiaomi 16 Pro while introducing a larger Pro Max variant. According to the recent report on Weibo, the Xiaomi 16 Pro series will include at least two models: the Xiaomi 16 Pro and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max. The Xiaomi 16 Pro is expected to retain the compact form factor with a screen size of around 6.3 inches, similar to the Xiaomi 15. In contrast, the Pro Max variant will feature a significantly larger 6.8-inch display. Additionally, the standard Xiaomi 16 model may also sport a 6.3-inch screen, aligning it with the compact design form factor. The overall Xiaomi 16 series is likely to consist of four models - Xiaomi 16, Xiaomi 16 Pro, Xiaomi 16 Pro Max, and Xiaomi 16 Ultra. These models are expected to launch early next year, around the same time as the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, which features a large display. Regarding design, the Xiaomi 16 and 16 Pro models are expected to differ in their rear panels. The Xiaomi 16 may keep the camera island design similar to the Xiaomi 15 but with an updated back panel texture. Meanwhile, the 16 Pro and Pro Max models are predicted to sport a large camera module covering about one-third of the rear surface. Furthermore, DCS has shared an image which suggests that the camera layout on the Xiaomi 16 Pro series could resemble the design of the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro, featuring a large rectangular module for the cameras. This design approach is reminiscent of the Xiaomi 11 Ultra, which also used a sizable rectangular camera housing along with a secondary display on the back. The Xiaomi 16 Pro and Pro Max are likely to include a periscope zoom camera, while the base Xiaomi 16 will stick to a traditional telephoto lens similar to what was used in the Xiaomi 14 and 15 models. This suggests that the higher-end models will offer enhanced zoom capabilities. On the processing front, all Xiaomi 16 phones could be powered by Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset, which is anticipated to launch in September 2025. Earlier rumours also suggested that the Xiaomi 16 would have a 6,800mAh battery with 100W fast charging support, which would make it one of the first devices to feature the new Snapdragon chip.
GSM Arena
15-06-2025
- GSM Arena
Deals: Xiaomi 15 and 15 Ultra prices fall to new low, plus some more affordable offers
The pricing of Xiaomi's 15-series has reached a new low, offering a choice between a relatively compact flagship and an all-out camera phone. We know that many don't consider the Xiaomi 15 to be 'small' with its 6.36' display and 71.2mm width. Still, it's one of the smaller Snapdragon 8 Elite flagships and, unlike say a Galaxy S25, it has triple 50MP cameras on the back. This includes a main with a large 1/1.31' sensor, a 2.6x/60mm telephoto and a 115° ultra-wide. The phone runs on a 5,240mAh battery with fast charging (90W wired, 50W wireless) and gets great battery life. The display is a 12-bit LTPO panel, by the way. The phone launched with Android 15 and will receive 4 OS updates. Xiaomi 15 €300 off Read our review 12/512GB - €800 at Amazon DE The Xiaomi 15 Ultra has a chunky camera island and the hardware there is several steps above the 15. For example, the main has a 1'-type sensor. The tele lens is bumped up to 3x/60mm and there's also a 200MP 4.3x/100mm periscope on board. The battery for the global market isn't that large at 5,410mAh. Here's how the Xiaomi 15 Ultra compares with the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Xiaomi 15 Ultra €250 off Read our review 16/512GB - €1,250 at Amazon DE If you don't have the budget for a flagship, the Redmi Note 14 Pro is pretty affordable. It comes with a 200MP camera that does solid 2x in-sensor zoom. There's no dedicated telephoto lens and the ultra-wide module has only an 8MP sensor. The 6.67' 1220p+ 12-bit OLED display with Dolby Vision is great and is paired with a good set of stereo speakers. The 5,110mAh battery is a bit slower to charge than we would have liked and the battery life is good but not amazing. For around the same amount of cash you can have the Nothing Phone (3a) instead – this one does have a telephoto module, a 50MP camera with a 2x/50mm lens. This is in addition to the 50MP main and 8MP ultra wide. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is a bit faster than the Dimensity 7300 Ultra inside the Redmi and the 5,000mAh battery lasts a bit longer. The 6.77" 120Hz OLED display lacks Dolby Vision, though. Also, the phone is rated IP64 compared to IP68. Nothing Phone (3a) €50 off Read our review 8/128GB - €280 at Amazon DE Also in this price range is the Honor 200. It's an older model from 2024, but features an even faster Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chip. It has a 50MP tele camera of its own with a 2.5x lens, plus a 50MP 1/1.56' main and a 12MP ultra wide. The display is a 6.7' 120Hz OLED panel and there is a 5,200mAh battery with 100W fast charging inside. Honor 200 €50 off Read our review 12/512GB - €300 at Amazon DE The Motorola Moto G56 ends its pre-order period this Sunday. It pairs an entry-level Dimensity 7060 5G chipset with a 6.72' 120Hz IPS LCD with 1080p+ resolution. The phone is rated IP68/IP69. The camera setup features a 50MP main (a small 1/1.95' sensor) and 8MP ultra-wide, plus a 32MP selfie camera. Both a microSD slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack can be found on board. Motorola Moto G56 8/256GB - €250 at Amazon DE Still on pre-order (until Tuesday) and in a very different category is the new RedMagic 10S Pro. This phone features the overclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite with an active cooling fan – it's one of the best-performing phones out there, but the fan doesn't do much. You get a flat, rectangular 6.85' 144Hz OLED display with an under display camera. Also, there are two shoulder triggers that can be mapped into games. The battery is a massive 7,050mAh cell with 80W charging. We may get a commission from qualifying sales.
India Today
05-06-2025
- India Today
Xiaomi 16 leak reveals screen size and massive 7,000mAh battery
Even though we're still months away from the rumoured launch of the Xiaomi 16 series, new leaks are already giving us a pretty good idea of what to expect. The phone is expected to be the successor to the Xiaomi 15 — a device that launched in India just a few months ago. And yet, fresh information about its features and hardware continues to surface online. The latest scoop comes from tipster Digital Chat Station, who claims that the Xiaomi 16 will feature a 6.3x-inch display. We speculate this could be the same 6.36-inch AMOLED panel used on the Xiaomi 15. The leak also brings more clarity on the phone's battery — and it looks like we're in for a serious leaks had hinted at a battery larger than 6,500mAh, and now Digital Chat Station has specifically mentioned a 7,000mAh cell under the hood. That's a significant jump compared to most flagships on the market today. To put that into perspective — the just-released OnePlus 13s already features a 6.3-inch screen paired with a 6,000mAh battery. So, Xiaomi going even bigger with battery capacity by the end of the year doesn't feel far-fetched. Technology is clearly moving fast, and battery innovation — especially with silicon carbon cells — seems to be gaining momentum. It's high time Apple and Samsung also joined the for performance, the Xiaomi 16 is expected to be powered by Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip, which will likely be announced during the Snapdragon Summit later this September. This would make it the direct successor to the current Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, which powers the Xiaomi 15 and many other current Android flagships. While there's a chance that Xiaomi could even potentially use its own Xring 01 chip — the same one that's in the Xiaomi 15s Pro and Pad 7 Ultra — it seems more likely the company will stick with Qualcomm's top-end silicon for this The camera system on the Xiaomi 16 is also said to feature three 50-megapixel sensors — a primary lens, an ultra-wide lens, and a telephoto lens with macro support. Nothing wildly different from the Xiaomi 15 on paper, but we'll likely see improvements in processing and in all, the Xiaomi 16 looks like it'll be a compact flagship phone with some serious battery muscle — possibly the biggest in its class if this 7,000mAh rumour turns out to be true. If Xiaomi follows the same release pattern as last year, we can expect the Xiaomi 16, 16 Pro, and 16 Ultra to be unveiled in China by October, with an India launch likely around March tuned to India Today Tech for all the latest on the Xiaomi 16 series.
