The expert of the YouTube channel Trakin Tech English told whether the new Vivo X200FE can replace the iPhone 16.
The Vivo X200FE display does not scratch as much as the iPhone 16 screen. And this is a big plus. The dimensions are slightly smaller, thinner and lighter than the iPhone. However, you also get a much more capacious battery and an additional telephoto lens.
Vivo has protection against moisture and dust according to the IP69 standard, while the iPhone is IP68. From the advantages of the Apple smartphone, you can still name support for wireless charging, the presence of an action button and a camera control button. Together with Vivo, in the box you will receive a cover, a power supply, a charging cable, and only a cable with the iPhone.
The iPhone screen diagonal is slightly smaller: 6.1 “versus 6.31” in Vivo. At the same time, the X200FE is much smaller, and the update frequency is 120 Hz instead of 60 Hz at Apple. The color rendering and brightness were better in the course of testing in the iPhone.
From the point of view of the quality of sound, the iPhone 16 definitely wins, as well as in the quality of the vibration engine.
The iPhone 16 operates on the basis of A18, while Vivo X200FE – on Dimensity 9300+. You can familiarize yourself with the results of their testing below.
Vivo turned out to be much better in autonomy: it can easily provide 7.5-8 hours of the screen. The iPhone gives only 6-6.5 hours. Up to 100% X200FE is charged in about 1 hour, and the iPhone 16 in 1.5 hours.












From the point of view of cameras, Vivo has an advantage. He offers a full triple lens on the rear panel: a TV and the main module of 50 MP, an ultrashik for 8 megapixels. Apple iPhone has only a 48 MP main lens and a 12 megapixel TV. The front camera of the iPhone has a resolution of 12 megapixels, Vivo has 50 megapixels. Examples of photos are higher. From the point of view of video, the iPhone is expected to win, but the pictures on the front and main cameras sometimes come to Vivo better.
Conclusion
Together with the VIVO X200FE, for a much lower price, you get a powerful processor, decent performance, good software, autonomy, chambers. Compared to the iPhone 16, the X200FE smartphone along with OnePlus 13s is a more attractive option. At least in terms of hardware.