CAMERA MONSTER

VIVO X100 PRO

- Shintu Dhang

Vivo’s most recent top-of-the-line smartphone, the X100 Pro, has generated a lot of buzz with its triple 50MP camera system and modern specifications. However, with so many smartphones available on the market, does it truly distinguish itself from the rest? Let’s take a deep dive into a thorough review to find out.

CAMERA

Without a doubt, the highlight of the X100 Pro is its camera. The back of the phone has three camera sensors, all of which are 50MP sensors (main, wide, telephoto) that shine in their own way. The Main camera has the Sony IMX989 sensor, which captures stunningly detailed photos with accurate colours and excellent dynamic range. Low-light performance is commendable, thanks to effective noise reduction. The Wide lens captures expansive landscapes or group shots into the frame. However, slight sharpness and colour fringing issues are noticeable. Then comes the Telephoto lens, which offers an impressive 5x optical zoom for close-up shots with minimal loss of detail. In photo mode, the zoom can go up to 60x, where the photo looks grainy but readable.

The Vivo software adds Gimbal Stabilization, further polishing the photography experience. The Astro Mode features the AR Planetarium, a fun addition for astronomy enthusiasts.