Vivo X90 Pro 5G Review: The Ultimate Flagship Camera Phone (2024 Edition)

Vivo X90 Pro 5G: Vivo has redefined premium smartphone photography with its X90 Pro 5G, packing ZEISS-engineered cameras, MediaTek’s most powerful chipset, and luxury vegan leather design. Priced starting at ₹59,999, this device competes directly with the Samsung Galaxy S23 and iPhone 14 Pro in India’s ultra-premium segment.

Key Specifications

✔ 6.78″ 3D Curved AMOLED (120Hz, 1260×2800 resolution)
✔ ZEISS Triple Camera System (50MP+50MP+12MP)
✔ MediaTek Dimensity 9200 (4nm flagship processor)
✔ 12GB LPDDR5X RAM + 256GB UFS 4.0 Storage
✔ 4870mAh Battery (120W wired + 50W wireless charging)
✔ IP68 Water/Dust Resistance
✔ Android 13 with Funtouch OS 13

Design & Display: Pure Luxury

  • Vegan leather back with metal frame (214g)

  • 3D curved AMOLED with 1300 nits peak brightness

  • 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1-120Hz)

  • HDR10+ certified for cinematic content

The IP68 rating makes it resistant to dust/water, while the display offers perfect color accuracy for creative professionals.

Camera: ZEISS Masterpiece

The co-engineered ZEISS system includes:

  1. 50MP Sony IMX989 (1-inch sensor, OIS)

    • Stunning low-light performance

    • True-to-life colors with ZEISS T* coating

  2. 50MP Portrait Lens (Natural bokeh effects)

  3. 12MP Ultra-Wide (114° FOV)

Special Features:

  • ZEISS Cinematic Video Bokeh

  • 8K video recording

  • Super Night Mode (2.0)

The 32MP front camera delivers studio-quality selfies with advanced AI beautification.

Performance: Beast Mode

The Dimensity 9200 outperforms many Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 devices in:

  • Gaming (BGMI at Ultra HD + 90FPS)

  • Multitasking (12GB RAM + memory fusion)

  • AI processing (Real-time photo enhancements)

5G connectivity ensures future-proof performance across Indian networks.

Battery & Charging

  • 4870mAh battery (All-day heavy usage)

  • 120W FlashCharge (0-100% in 23 minutes)

  • 50W wireless charging (Qi-compatible)

Vivo’s battery health engine promises 80% capacity retention after 1,600 charge cycles.

Pricing & Variants

Variant Price (₹) Best For
8GB+256GB 59,999 Casual photographers
12GB+256GB 63,999 Power users/gamers

Current Offers:

  • ₹5,000 instant discount on HDFC cards

  • Free Vivo TWS 2e earphones (limited period)

Who Should Buy It?

✔ Professional photographers
✔ Gamers wanting flagship performance
✔ Those seeking luxury design + IP68

Alternatives

  • Samsung Galaxy S23+ (Better software support)

  • iPhone 14 Pro (Superior video recording)

Verdict: 4.7/5 ★★★★☆

The Vivo X90 Pro 5G sets new standards for mobile photography with its ZEISS partnership. While Funtouch OS isn’t as polished as OneUI or iOS, the camera hardware and charging speeds make it one of 2024’s most compelling flagships.

Pro Tip: Wait for festive sales (October) when prices may drop by ₹7,000-10,000.

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