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Vivo’s X90 Pro is a top-shelf Android phone with powerful hardware including MediaTek’s Dimensity 9200 and 120W fast charging. But its main USP is its true 1-inch-type Sony IMX989 sensor, making the X90 Pro a photography powerhouse.
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The X90 Pro has a back made of vegan leather. The textured panel is not only resistant to smudge and fingerprints, it also makes the X90 Pro the grippiest camera phone around. The phone is IP68 rated.
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The X90 Pro’s 6.78-inch 1.2K AMOLED display with 120Hz (non-LTPO) refresh rate can get nice and bright. The panel can output 10bit colour depth and supports HDR10+ playback.
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The phone has a tiny hole punch cutout at the centre with a 32MP selfie camera.
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The X90 Pro marks the India debut of the 4nm Dimensity 9200 which is the fastest chip that MediaTek makes currently. You get 12GB of RAM and 256GB of non-expandable storage. Performance is slick with no perceivable throtlling though the phone can get warm when pushed.
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The X90 Pro has a “true 1-inch-type” Sony IMX989 sensor. Vivo pairs it with a slightly wider f/1.8 optically stabilised lens. You also get Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF tech, and the next-gen V2 chip that promises enhanced low-light capabilities. The main sensor shoots true-to-life photos with good detail and wide dynamic range.
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There are two more cameras in this phone. A 50MP telephoto with f/1.6 aperture and OIS for 2x optical zoom for portraits. And another 12MP ultrawide with autofocus so it can double as a macro. The X90 Pro does both pretty well.
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The X90 Pro with its 4,870mAh battery can go through a full day with ease on moderate use. A full charge takes only about 25 minutes with 120W fast charging baked in. You also get speedy 50W wireless charging.
9/10
The X90 Pro is based on Android 13 with Vivo’s Funtouch OS 13 on top. It is eligible for 3 years of major OS and 3 years of security updates.
10/10
The Vivo X90 Pro gets most things right at least as far as harwdare is concerned. It has a stylish, ergonomic design, good display, fast performance, a great camera system, and fantastic battery life with quick charging. At a price of Rs 84,999, it is it one of, if not the best flagship camera phones of 2023.