Xiaomi Ultra vs Vivo Ultra Main Cameras: Bigger Sensor or Longer Lens?

Making a comparison between the main cameras on the Vivo X200 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is really tricky. It’s easier to compare when a lot of the specs are similar. When we change camera sensors sizes AND equivalent focal lengths, it’s a lot to balance.

Still, if I have a BIGGER sensor on the Xiaomi, will it match the Vivo if I crop a photo to a similar field of view? Let’s take a look!

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Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Vivo X200 Pro: 200MP Telephoto Camera BATTLE!

Vivo vs Xiaomi! Let’s GO! SORT OF!
AKA How I kinda FAILED at making a proper showdown video!

Expanding on the article I posted a while back, I completely locked up on how to do a SIMPLE comparison between these two phones. They both use the same sensor in a telephoto camera setup, but there are enough differences between the two, I dont think a simple comparison really works here…

I have a LOT of thoughts. Let me explain… Continue reading “Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Vivo X200 Pro: 200MP Telephoto Camera BATTLE!”

Vivo X200 Pro Camera Conclusion: The Best Premium Phone Camera of 2025!

The Vivo X200 Pro deserves a higher tier of discussion, because it’s capable of a higher tier of output.

While Samsung, Apple, and Google sleep on camera hardware upgrades in the United States, companies like Vivo, Honor, Xiaomi, and Huawei are delivering exciting upgrades.

Unfortunately, in a year where many manufacturers are trying to find ways to keep costs in check, the X200 Pro can’t be a total feature-for-feature improvement over the X100 Pro.

Would someone be happier with an X100 Pro on a discount? We’ve got a lot to talk about…

See the FULL review in 4K: https://www.patreon.com/posts/vivo-x200-pro-124000040 Continue reading “Vivo X200 Pro Camera Conclusion: The Best Premium Phone Camera of 2025!”

Vivo X200 Review: The (Non-Pro) Lil Brother Ain’t so Little…

There are a couple different ways we can do a series of premium phones. Vivo has a spectrum of devices offered under the X200 label. I’ve spent a lot of time already using the X200 Pro to get work done for my videos and reviews.

The X200 arrives with the same powerhouse chip, but a few other “cost sensitive” component choices. Using it has been really interesting…

Curious how the X200 Pro performs BEFORE checking out the X200? Here’s my review of the X200 Pro!

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Vivo V50 Review: The Mid-Ranger Portrait Champion!

Vivo V50 review!

It’s a simpler lineup for Vivo this year! There are fewer “version” of the V Series, but there’s a focus on camera tech and battery longevity.

Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Vivo V50 Review: The Mid-Ranger Portrait Champion!”

Vivo X200 Pro Review: Is the Best Phone of 2025 Already Here?

Vivo X200 Pro is here!

I’ve been pretty vocal about the X100 Pro taking over as one of my main production cameras on this channel. I LIVED in that phone for a good chunk of the year.

Does the X200 Pro deliver the goods? Will I be replacing my previous fave?

Is the best phone of NEXT year already here?

Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Vivo X200 Pro Review: Is the Best Phone of 2025 Already Here?”

Vivo V40 vs V40 Pro: Sibling Rivalry!

Vivo V40 and V40 Pro!

It’s TWO reviews in ONE! We get super sleek, thin, powerful mid-range phones with HUGE batteries and fast charging! There are some slight differences between the two though.

Which would you buy? Let’s GO! Continue reading “Vivo V40 vs V40 Pro: Sibling Rivalry!”

Vivo X100 Pro: A BIG Problem with my Favorite Phone Camera

The Vivo X100 Pro has shot almost all of my B-Roll and outdoor footage this year. It’s a monster camera system, and it’s dramatically sped up my video production. It’s one of the absolute best mobile photography options available today, and it embarrasses similarly priced options from Apple and Samsung.

While I love this camera system, there’s one MAJOR issue that is SUPER frustrating to work around… Continue reading “Vivo X100 Pro: A BIG Problem with my Favorite Phone Camera”