In the ongoing era of compact flagships, the Vivo X200 FE is the latest contender. With its high-end performance and sleek and handy design, it directly competes with the OnePlus 13s. But with slightly different priorities in camera, software, and battery life, which one delivers better value for your needs? Let’s break it down.
1. Vivo X200 FE vs OnePlus 13s: Design & Display
Both phones cater to users who prefer sleek and manageable devices. The Vivo X200 FE features a glass and aluminum design with flat edges, which is also offered by the OnePlus 13s. However, the X200 FE has a slight edge as it measures 7.99mm in thickness, compared to the OnePlus 13s’ 8.15mm body. This is quite impressive considering the difference in battery size, but we shall get to that later. But one notable advantage is the IP68 + IP69 rating, which is better than the IP65 rating offered on the OnePlus 13s.
On the display side, the Vivo X200 FE has a marginally smaller 6.31-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, FHD+ resolution, 2160Hz PWM dimming, and up to 5000 nits of peak brightness. Meanwhile, OnePlus 13s sports a 6.32-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with 1.5K resolution as well as a 120Hz refresh rate. While the brightness levels tops out at 1600 nits, you get Dolby Vision support as well. So the Vivo X200 FE clearly has some advantages in both design and display here. But what about performance?
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2. Performance
While OnePlus is a step behind in the Ingress rating and display brightness, it more than makes up for it in terms of raw performance. The Snapdragon 8 Elite on the OnePlus 13s is a true flagship chip that allows for better performance and power efficiency over last gen chips. Even for gaming, it is simply the better phone.
On the other hand, the Vivo X200 FE has an older but still powerful Dimensity 9300+. While this chip doesn’t match the Snapdragon 8 Elite in horsepower, in most games and day to day use, one would be hard pressed to feel a difference. This is a flagship chip from 2024 and easily holds up a year later. But if you play graphically intense games or want the best of the best, OnePlus 13s emerges the victor here.
3. Camera
Vivo, once again, takes the lead with a more capable and versatile camera system. It packs a triple camera setup that consists of a 50MP Sony IMX921 primary sensor, 8MP ultra wide angle lens, and another 50MP Sony IMX882 telephoto shooter with x optical zoom. For selfies and video calls, you get a 50MP shooter with auto focus. Pairing this with Zeiss tuning, you get excellent pictures as the camera system is nearly identical to the Vivo X200 flagship model.
In comparison, OnePlus skips the Hasselblad tuning on the OnePlus 13s. So even with the same sensor as the Oppo Find X8 (50MP Sony LYT700), it lacks the various customization that Zeiss brings to the table. I’ve found the OnePlus 13s camera system to be competent but lacklustre as a “flagship” phone. You’re also missing an ultra wide angle lens, and only get a 2x optical zoom on the 50MP telephoto shooter. Lastly, you have a 32MP selfie camera with auto focus on the front.
4. Battery
OnePlus made headlines with the 13s thanks to its massive 5,850mAh battery pack. On a single full charge, I easily managed to squeeze 1.5 days worth of use from this phone, which charges up quickly with 90W wired fast charging. But Vivo has a definite win here with an even larger 6,500mAh cell with 80W wired fast charging. While the Snapdragon 8 Elite is more power efficient, this is a notable difference in battery capacity. In other words, the Vivo X200 FE is the better option for battery life.
5. Verdict
While I have yet to get my hands on the Vivo X200 FE, it does seem like the better deal here (at least on paper), since both models have an identical 54,999 INR starting price tag and storage configuration. But once you factor in aspects like OxygenOS with the new OnePlus AI, the overall feel of the UI makes a big difference. Unless you’re in a big hurry, stick around for more reviews to know for sure. However, in most scenarios, the X200 FE is a great deal.
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