The Vivo X200 Pro Mini has just been officially confirmed. The Chinese brand is set to unveil the X200 series of flagship smartphones next month, but a month ahead of its release, a social media post has confirmed the new compact premium phone. Rumors and leaks have also confirmed certain specs of the X200 Pro. So here’s why you should look forward to this compact flagship phone.
1. Vivo X200 Pro Mini: What Makes it Special?
Alleged Vivo X200 render by DCS
One of Vivo’s top executives confirmed the Vivo X200 Pro Mini via a Weibo post (a Chinese microblogging website). Previously, there was no official confirmation about its existence, but there seems to be a new contender in the compact flagship segment. You can count the number of premium phones in a small form factor in one hand. The best options right now are the iPhone 16, Xiaomi 14, and the base Galaxy S24 (soon to be succeeded by the S25). So Vivo’s new entry could shake things up with innovative features and top notch specs.
2. Who is it for?
While these aren’t as popular as bigger phones, there is still a market for high end handsets that aren’t too large. Many, like me, prefer a more reasonably sized smartphone than a 6.9-inch behemoth. The Vivo X200 Pro Mini would also be more affordable than its taller counterpart. This fits the needs of those who need all the bells and whistles of a premium phone without the hassle of its big screen.
3. Specs and Features
Comparing the thickness of the iPhone 16 Pro and Vivo X200 Pro Mini
Just recently, the X200 Pro Mini was spotted in a leak, comparing its slim design against the iPhone 16 Pro. Vivo is rumored to equip a new Sony 1/1.28-inch primary sensor on the X200 Pro and X200 Pro Mini. This model is expected to pack the Dimensity 9400, which is MediaTek’s flagship grade mobile processor.
Reports also add that the Vivo X200 Pro Mini will sport a 6.3-inch OLED display, which makes it slightly taller than the iPhone 16 and Galaxy S24 but shorter than the Xiaomi 14. This screen would likely support a high refresh rate, 1.5K resolution, and a punch hole cutout.
Since it is rumored to simply be a smaller version of the X200 Pro Mini, we can expect various specs to be similar if not identical. Smaller phones typically have smaller battery packs as well, so their cells could have a capacity between 4,000mAh to 5,000mAh. A recent 3C certification confirmed support for 90W wired fast charging.
Vivo is expected to offer wireless fast charging on its entire lineup. Other notable features should include either an IP68 or IP69 rating for water and dust resistance, OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) on its main camera and telephoto shooter, and at least around 12GB to 16GB of RAM.
