Vivo X80 Pro : In recent years Vivo, which became known as trendy budget phone maker has become a serious player in the high-end segment.
The Vivo X80 Pro marks the brand’s daring bid to rival established companies such as Samsung, Apple and OnePlus by offering a high-end phone that boasts high-end camera gear, sleek design and premium performance.
It’s not just another shiny slab with strong specs. Vivo wants to redefine all of that, at least in terms of mobile photography. But does it excel all around, or is it simply a camera experiment?
Design and Construction: Quality and Durability
The quality glass back, curved display, and stylish metal frame all juxtapose well with its rocking-fast speed! The back of the device is a matte-frosted finish that feels soft, and resists fingerprint smudges nicely.
At 219g, the phone is not small, but at the same time there is good weight distribution which offers a firm feel in the hands.
The back is dominated by the big, circular camera bump, which comes inside a boxy housing that covers the top. That is a bold design decision, but one that solidifies the phone’s emphasis on photography over all else.
Vivo also makes sure that the phone will be well protected in the real world with IP68 water and dust resistance.
Display: A Visual Delight
Vivo X80 Pro The Vivo X80 Pro sports a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED QHD+ display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and HDR10+ support.
This display is stunning. Colors are vibrant, blacks are deep and brightness levels cook all the way up to 1500 nits, so it’s easy to see even in full sunlight.
Adaptive refresh rate means that when something like smooth scrolling is occurring, it gets a high refresh rate, and when the display needs to remain static, it gives a low refresh rate.
Watching movies, gaming or whiling away your social media feed on this display is top notch, no doubt.
Performance: Flagship Grade
The X80 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor along with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
This combination of hardware provides top-of-the-line performance in all applications.
Apps launch instantly, multitasking is lag free and even the most demanding games run smoothly set to high graphics.
The phone comes with vapor chamber cooling which is said to cut excess heat, thereby ensuring temperature does not rise even if used continuously for long gaming sessions.
There’s also a large ultrasonic 3D fingerprint sensor under the display — one of the fastest and most accurate you’ll find under glass on any phone right now.
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This is where the Vivo X80 Pro really excels. The phone features a ZEISS quad-camera setup:
50MP GNV OIS main sensor from Samsung
48MP ultra-wide lens
12MP 2x portrait lens (gimbal support)
8MP periscope telephoto (5x optical zoom)
The primary sensor takes sharp, vibrant, relatively natural-looking shots, even in low light. Portrait shots are especially strong, with realistic skin tones and creamy background bokeh.
A gimbal-stabilized lens helps eliminate shake and blur from your photos and footage.
Low-light shooting is also very good, with minimal glare in night photography thanks to ZEISS’s T* lens coating.
You’ll also be happy with the 32MP selfie camera, which produces good detail and natural colouring.
Battery and Charging: Fast & Better Than Ever
There’s also a fairly big 4700mAh battery which easily kept it running for a whole day with moderate to heavy usage.
And despite the display being at QHD+ and 120Hz, battery life makes it manageable with a little bit of help from software.
It is backed by a 80W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and reverse charging.
The charging is also really fast, with a full charge taking roughly 35 minutes, which is outstanding for a flagship.
Software: Polished and Packed With Features
X80 Pro Software: The phone runs Funtouch OS 12, based on Android 12 (upgradeable). UI is clean and fast as compared to the previous build, less bloatware more functionality.
That means it’s pre-loaded with features like Professional Photography Mode, multi-screen collaboration, and advanced battery-optimization.
Vivo has also promised to support the device with three years of software updates, giving it a bit more cred in the premium rankings.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
Gorgeous AMOLED screen with dynamic refresh rate
Great photos with an advanced camera and large 5.3” display designe.
Flagship-level performance
Quick charging via both wired and wireless methods
One of the best-designed phones available
Reliable ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
Cons:
Slightly bulky and heavy
Funtouch OS can be better
Steep price point compared to the competition
Lacks headphone jack and expandable storage
Vivo X80 Pro Final Verdict
The Vivo X80 Pro is more than a statement phone – it’s a comprehensive flagship that actually goes toe-to-toe with the very best out there.
Its camera setup is one of the best on Android, its vivid display is beautiful and performance is dependable – meaning that it’s not just a one-trick pony for photography enthusiasts.
If you want a strong performing flagship that takes your experience further than the everyday and feels a bit of a premium all-rounder, you should have the Vivo X80 Pro under consideration.