VIVO UNVEILS X200 FE, THE FIRST COMPACT TELEPHOTO FLAGSHIP!

BIG things often come in small packages, and vivo Malaysia is proving just that with the launch of its groundbreaking vivo X200 FE.

Unveiled at The Starhill recently, this isn't just another smartphone; it's the brand's first compact telephoto flagship in the X series, meticulously engineered to deliver a top-tier experience without the bulk.

Amongst those present at the launch were the CEO of vivo Malaysia, Mike Xu (pix above, 2nd from right) and Malaysia cosplay model, Hakken Ryou.

vivo is challenging the long-held notion that smaller phones demand sacrifices in features, packing bold color expression, powerful imaging capabilities, and advanced performance into a device designed to fit perfectly in one hand.

Compact Design, Uncompromised Style and Durability

The vivo X200 FE is more than just a phone; it's a statement for a new generation of professionals and life enthusiasts who value efficiency, creativity, and freedom.

This compact powerhouse boasts a 6.31-inch flat screen within a body that's incredibly narrow at just 71.76mm wide, a mere 7.99mm thin, and a feather-light 186g. Its internal components are precisely stacked to achieve a perfectly balanced 1:1 weight distribution, ensuring comfortable one-handed operation.

The minimalist Rhythm Eye camera module subtly enhances its aesthetics while contributing to ergonomic comfort, taking up only 9% of the rear surface.

Inspired by the classic "squircle" form, the phone’s design blends softness with structural strength.

The Metallic Sand Anti-Glare finish improves surface texture by about 40% compared to traditional AG finishes, providing a refined and sophisticated touch.

You can choose from four expressive color options: Pink Vibe, Blue Breeze, Yellow Glow, and Black Luxe, each designed to break visual monotony and exude a youthful yet premium aura.

Built with aerospace-grade aluminum, the structural frame ensures robust drop resistance while keeping the device lightweight. The vivo X200 FE is also certified with IP68 and IP69 Dust and Water Resistance, SGS Triple Protection Certification, and Military-grade Certification, making it durable enough to withstand everything from outdoor adventures to daily commutes.

Enhancing the visual experience is the ZEISS Master Color Display, which offers cinematic color accuracy and immersive clarity. The 1.5K LTPO display reaches an impressive 1800 nits peak brightness in High Brightness Mode, ensuring readability in any light.

Furthermore, 2160 Hz PWM dimming and SGS Low Blue Light Certification provide long-lasting visual comfort, even during late-night scrolling sessions.

The Compact Heir to ZEISS Telephoto Legacy

True to vivo’s commitment to imaging excellence, the X200 FE proudly inherits the most advanced ZEISS Multifocal Professional Photography features from the acclaimed vivo X200 series, redefining what compact smartphones can achieve in telephoto photography.

It's equipped with a powerful 50 MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera and introduces Stage Mode, specifically tailored for capturing dynamic live scenes with heightened energy and realism. This capability is bolstered by the Sony IMX882 Sensor and AI Telephoto Enhance, which bring out stunning details in everything from intricate foliage to grand architecture.

A newly designed trapezoidal prism periscope lens uses an M-shaped optical path, allowing for a compact camera module with reduced height and lens volume—a perfect fit for the X200 FE's identity as a powerful yet sleek telephoto flagship.

This device makes no compromises when it comes to Multifocal Portrait capabilities, offering a full range from 23mm Landscape Portrait and 35mm Narrative Portrait to 50mm Classic Portrait, 85mm Professional Portrait, and 100mm Close-up Portrait.

Beyond mere reproduction, the vivo X200 FE expresses the world within, reviving the century-old soul of ZEISS lenses with seven classic bokeh effects and cinematic flare rendering, empowering users to craft atmospheric and emotionally resonant portraits.

For those who embrace authenticity, Street Photography Modecelebrates imperfection—blurred, grainy, or overexposed—to preserve human essence.

You can launch it instantly by simply double-pressing the volume down button while the screen is off, ensuring that what you see is what you get.

Supported by AI Image Studio, including newly introduced features like AI Magic Move, AI Image Expander, and AI Reflection Erase, the vivo X200 FE invites users to unleash their creativity with professional-grade tools, all within a device that fits neatly in the palm of their hand.

Redefining Compact Flagship Performance

Defying expectations that size limits performance, the X200 FE seamlessly integrates top-tier capabilities into its slim and lightweight form factor, delivering speed, endurance, and intelligent functionality that even surpasses larger flagships.

Under its ultra-thin frame lies a robust 6500 mAh BlueVolt Battery, supported by 90W FlashCharge, ensuring long-lasting usage and rapid top-ups are part of your everyday convenience. A fully charged vivo X200 FE delivers up to 9.5 hours of continuous gaming, 25.4 hours of YouTube video playback, and 44.9 hours of voice calls, proving that "small in size" can indeed mean "pro in battery life."

Performance-wise, the vivo X200 FE is powered by the flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset, handling intensive multitasking and file loading with near-zero latency.

Packed with productivity-boosting feates like Stereo Dual Speakers, Multi-Scenario NFC, and Infrared Remote Control, the phone adapts seamlessly to work, entertainment, and daily use, living up to its promise of being an uncompromised compact telephoto flagship, made for today’s demanding generation.

Pricing, Availability, and Launch Promotions

The vivo X200 FE will be available at a recommended retail price of RM3,199.

However, customers who purchase the device during the pre-order period will enjoy an instant RM 200 rebate, taking the vivo X200 FE home for just RM2,999!

Malaysians can pre-order the vivo X200 FE via vivo Concept Stores, official retailers, and official online platforms, including vivo Malaysia’s E-Store, as well as vivo Malaysia’s official stores on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.

In celebration of the launch, vivo Concept Stores will also offer comprehensive pre-order deals from now until July 4, 2025, with additional free gifts and benefits for purchases of the vivo X200 FE.

These include free gifts worth up to RM1,856, such as a Pickleball Paddle Set (worth RM259), vivo TWS 3e (worth RM199), a 1+1 Year Extended Warranty, and 1-Year Screen Crack Protection Warranty.

Customers can also benefit from a 0% Interest Installment Plan available across partners, offering up to 24-month installment payments with no interest, and an additional Purchase-With-Purchase (PWP) discount of 30% on the vivo Watch GT and Watch 3.

Exclusive bank offers include an RM100 Instant Rebate from Public Bank and an RM100 Instant Rebate plus 5x AFFIN Rewards Points from Affin Bank.

Furthermore, flexible Buy Now, Pay Later options are available, such as PayLater by Grab, offering RM60 off with a minimum RM550 spend and 0% installment for up to 4 months (valid until July 31 only). A trade-in promotion provides an RM200 trade-in bonus for eligible devices. These pre-order perks are available at all vivo Concept Stores, and terms and conditions apply.

Additionally, from July 5 to August 31, 2025, customers can enjoy the vivo X200 FE 0% Instalment Promo with further benefits. Public Bank cardholders can receive an RM100 rebate (for the first 100 cardholders), and Affin Bank cardholders can get an RM100 rebate plus 5x AFFIN Rewards Points (for the first 100 cardholders).

PayLater by Grab continues to offer RM60 off with a minimum spend of RM550 and 0% installment up to 4 months (valid until July 31 only), while SPayLater provides up to 12 months installment (a 1.5% monthly fee applies for plans 3 months and above). These offers are available exclusively at selected vivo Concept Stores, with terms and conditions applying.

Introducing the vivo Watch GT

Also making its debut alongside the vivo X200 FE is the vivo Watch GT, vivo’s first-ever square-designed smartwatch that seamlessly blends style with everyday practicality.

It features a sleek 2.5D curved screen, a lightweight 33g body, and a polished stainless steel digital crown for intuitive controls—simply rotate to switch interfaces or press to return. Users can personalize their look with multiple watch face styles to suit any outfit or occasion.

For the active, it supports six professional sports modes, including badminton, tennis, and pickleball, with detailed tracking data such as swing count and stroke breakdowns. With up to 21 days of battery life—the longest in its class—the vivo Watch GT is designed to go the distance with you. The vivo Watch GT will be available in two variants, Summer Black and Cloud White, priced at RM 549 and RM 499 respectively.

With the vivo X200 FE, users no longer have to choose between size and power.

This device represents a new benchmark for compact flagship smartphones, delivering expressive design, professional ZEISS imaging, and performance excellence, all in a lightweight body that fits right in your hand. It's vivo’s answer to a generation that demands more from their technology, their creativity, and their lives. Flagship, now compact.

Power, now one-handed. The vivo X200 FE is built for those who live vividly and move freely.