Vivo X90 Pro+ Review: Luxurious Leather Back, Impressive ZEISS Camera

In December, we witnessed the introduction of flagship smartphones from giants like Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo, and more. Among them, I was particularly impressed by the Vivo X90 Pro+, not only for its unique and beautiful design but also for its powerful configuration with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, especially the sophisticated ZEISS camera setup. Let's delve into the Vivo X90 Pro+ review to explore more details about this intriguing smartphone!

Note: This article references content and images from the SparrowsNews website and the YouTube channel Gizmochina.

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Vivo X90 Pro+: Unique Design, Luxurious Leather Back

In terms of appearance, the Vivo X90 Pro+ makes an impression with a unique and unusual design. The back is divided unevenly, accompanied by a large camera module that immediately brings to mind the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, which was introduced almost half a year ago. Not only that, but the Vivo X90 Pro+ also features gently curved edges on both sides, combined with a weight of about 196 grams, providing users with a comfortable and ergonomic grip for extended use without fatigue.

Furthermore, the back of the Vivo X90 Pro+ is crafted from leather instead of glass, setting it apart from other flagship models on the market. This not only enhances the device's aesthetic appeal, making it more elegant, but also provides users with a soft and comfortable grip, along with easy cleaning when it gets dirty. If you pay closer attention to the grooves dividing the back into two halves, you'll notice the inscription 'Xtreme Imagination' along with the phrase 'Vivo | ZEISS Co-Engineered.' This is the manufacturer's implicit affirmation of the device's outstanding photographic capabilities, promising users the freedom to unleash their creativity.

The frame of the Vivo X90 Pro+ is crafted from durable metal, not only giving the device a premium and luxurious feel but also enhancing its durability against impacts. Additionally, this is where the physical buttons and connectivity ports are located in familiar positions for users. Specifically, the power button and volume buttons are on the right side, while the bottom edge houses the charging port, external speaker, microphone, and SIM tray. Unfortunately, both the Vivo X90 Pro+ and other flagship models no longer come equipped with a 3.5mm audio jack, making it challenging to use standard headphones without a dedicated adapter.

Turning to the front, the Vivo X90 Pro+ features a display with a familiar punch-hole design, protected by a robust layer of tempered glass. The most impressive aspect is the curved screen edges, creating a 3D effect that provides users with a broader viewing experience and significantly enhances the device's visual appeal, despite its large display area. Additionally, the Vivo X90 Pro+ is equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor for quick and convenient device unlocking.

In terms of display, the Vivo X90 Pro+ is equipped with a 6.78-inch screen with a 2K resolution (1,440 x 3,200 pixels), delivering incredibly sharp images. Furthermore, the device features an LTPO 4 AMOLED display panel, enhancing color reproduction and brightness for users to enjoy vibrant, clear images with true-to-life colors without consuming excessive energy, thanks to LTPO technology.

Not only that, the Vivo X90 Pro+ display boasts a 120 Hz refresh rate that can be flexibly adjusted based on tasks. This not only ensures smooth and delightful experiences during scrolling, swiping, video watching, or gaming but also minimizes energy consumption, optimizing power savings. Additionally, the manufacturer has integrated a wide-ranging mode adjustment feature with a frequency of up to 1,440 Hz, reducing eye strain when users look at OLED and AMOLED panels for extended periods, ensuring the user's eye health.

Vivo X90 Pro+ features the sophisticated ZEISS camera enhancing photographic quality

Before delving into the photographic capabilities, let's summarize the camera specifications of the Vivo X90 Pro+:

• Main Camera: 50 MP resolution, 1-inch sensor size, f/1.8 aperture, Laser AF, OIS.
• Periscope Telephoto Camera: 64 MP resolution, f/3.5 aperture, PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom.
• Telephoto Camera: 50 MP resolution, f/1.6 aperture, 2x optical zoom, OIS.
• Ultra-Wide Camera: 48 MP resolution, f/2.2 aperture, 114-degree wide-angle, AF support.
• Selfie Camera: 32 MP resolution, f/2.5 aperture.

In the case of the Vivo X90 Pro+, Vivo has heavily invested in the camera aspect by equipping the device with a 1-inch sensor, accompanied by various sensors with impressive individual functions. Moreover, Vivo has collaborated with ZEISS, a renowned German lens brand, to bring advanced image processing techniques to the Vivo X90 Pro+. To witness the imaging quality that the Vivo X90 Pro+ can deliver, let's explore the images below!

• Photos captured by the 50 MP main camera of the Vivo X90 Pro+

In daylight conditions, photos captured by the 1-inch main camera of the Vivo X90 Pro+ exhibit remarkable sharpness, harmonious colors, and relatively stable reproduction of image details. Compared to rivals with similar camera specifications such as Xiaomi 12S Ultra, Honor Magic 4 Ultimate, and iPhone 14 Pro, the image quality of the Vivo X90 Pro+ is truly competitive.

Additionally, when the author used various smartphone models alongside the Vivo X90 Pro+ to capture subjects with indoor lighting, all performed admirably in terms of color and details. However, when zooming in to inspect distant details, the iPhone 14 Pro takes the lead. The iPhone exhibits sharp details, while the Vivo X90 Pro+ is also impressive but slightly less sharp, and its color tone appears warmer compared to the competitor.

In nighttime shooting environments, the Vivo X90 Pro+ has an advantage due to its anti-glare coating and improved night shooting algorithms. Under complex and changing light sources like electronic LED billboards, the iPhone 14 Pro's light metering capability diminishes as the screen changes frames and brightness, resulting in overexposed images. In contrast, the Vivo X90 Pro+ adjusts brightness flexibly, reproducing images clearly on the large screen.

• Photo taken by the 64 MP telephoto camera of the Vivo X90 Pro+

​In well-lit conditions, images captured by the Vivo X90 Pro+'s telephoto camera are impressive, with realistic colors and excellent detail reproduction, clearly depicting waves and small details on the ground. When compared to competitors like the Xiaomi 12S or Honor Magic 4 Ultimate, the Vivo X90 Pro+ stands out significantly.

When zoomed in, photos captured by the Vivo X90 Pro+ and Xiaomi 12S Ultra demonstrate better detail retention, but the Vivo X90 Pro+ excels in reproducing small details thanks to advanced image processing algorithms. Furthermore, at the maximum zoom level of 100x, the image processing algorithms of the Vivo X90 Pro+ prove to be very useful, enhancing the clarity of images captured at this zoom level.

• Photo taken by the 50 MP telephoto camera of the Vivo X90 Pro+

Unlike telephoto lenses on many other flagship models in the market, the telephoto lens of the Vivo X90 Pro+ not only boasts a high resolution of 50 MP but is also equipped with effective image stabilization at high magnifications, reducing vibrations during high zoom levels and ensuring a slightly higher accuracy in focusing compared to before.

In low-light conditions at night, the Vivo X90 Pro+, along with competitors like Xiaomi 12S Ultra and Honor Magic 4 Ultimate, delivers impressive frames by effectively eliminating excess brightness and enhancing sharpness for the subject. Especially when zoomed to 5x magnification, the Vivo X90 Pro+ maintains image quality remarkably well, closely rivaling the Xiaomi 12S Ultra at a similar zoom level.

Vivo X90 Pro+ delivers powerful performance with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Before delving into the detailed configuration review, let's quickly summarize some hardware specifications of the Vivo X90 Pro+ for your reference:

• Display: 6.78-inch size, LTPO AMOLED 4 panel, 2K resolution (1,440 x 3,200 pixels), 120 Hz refresh rate.
• Rear Cameras: 50 MP + 50 MP + 48 MP.
• Front Camera: 32 MP resolution.
• CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
• RAM: 12 GB.
• Internal Storage: 256 GB or 512 GB.
• Battery: 4,700 mAh, supports 80W wired charging, 50W wireless charging.

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In terms of performance, the Vivo X90 Pro+ is the world's first smartphone equipped with the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor from Qualcomm. Therefore, the performance of this processor is undoubtedly top-notch at the current moment, thanks to the use of a new architecture design. Specifically, it features 8 cores, including 1 ARM Cortex-X3 core with a clock speed of up to 3.2 GHz, 4 ARM Cortex-A715 cores with a clock speed of 2.8 GHz, and 3 power-efficient Cortex-A510 cores with a clock speed of 2.0 GHz. These processing cores operate alternately based on the workload, enhancing performance and significantly reducing energy consumption.

Not only that, to ensure optimal performance, Vivo X90 Pro+ is equipped with a dual-layer VC cooling system with an area of 8,900 mm², larger than some gaming smartphones currently on the market. This system efficiently dissipates heat from the device. Additionally, Vivo X90 Pro+ features 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM with a transfer speed of 8,533 Mbps and 512 GB internal storage using UFS 4.0 with a read speed of up to 3.5 GB/s. This not only allows for extremely fast app opening but also provides users with ample space to store their data.

So, how does the performance of Vivo X90 Pro+ with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor fare? To answer this question, SparrowNews conducted performance benchmarks using AnTuTu, GFX Bench ES3.1, and Geekbench 5. The results are as follows:

Through various tests, Vivo X90 Pro+ scored 1,494 single-core / 5,164 multi-core points and 1,304,655 points in the Antutu benchmark. Regarding graphics performance benchmarked by GFX Bench ES, the device can achieve up to 220-325 FPS at Full HD resolution. Additionally, using Androbench software to test the read and write speed of the UFS 4.0 internal storage on Vivo X90 Pro+, the sequential result was 3,408 MBps, a remarkably fast data transfer capability.

As for real-world performance, comparing results from Gizmochina and SparrowNews for the game Genshin Impact provides a clear insight into the performance of Vivo X90 Pro+. SparrowsNews set the game graphics to the highest level at 60 FPS, and after playing for about 40 minutes, the frame rate averaged 57.5 FPS with power consumption of 5.3 W. In contrast, Gizmochina reported an average FPS of approximately 59.91 for Genshin Impact on Vivo X90 Pro+.

Overall, with impressive hardware specifications and commendable performance, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip on Vivo X90 Pro+ is stable, allowing users to comfortably handle various tasks according to their needs.

Vivo X90 Pro+ with a 4,700 mAh battery for long-lasting usage

To ensure stable performance, Vivo X90 Pro+ is equipped with a 4,700 mAh battery, a figure that, while not exceptionally high in today's market, is quite common among premium smartphones focusing on slim and lightweight design. Can Vivo X90 Pro+ deliver long-lasting battery life with this capacity?

To verify the battery life of Vivo X90 Pro+, Gizmochina conducted tests by continuously running tasks such as web browsing, video recording, video playback, and playing two games, PUBG and Genshin Impact, with each task lasting for 30 minutes. With an average power consumption ranging from 5% to 16% for these tasks, after approximately 3 and a half hours of testing, Vivo X90 Pro+ still had 53% battery remaining. Therefore, for everyday usage with occasional breaks, Vivo X90 Pro+ is expected to operate for around 7-8 hours or even close to a full day.

Additionally, the Vivo X90 Pro+ features fast charging with an 80W power capacity, allowing users to quickly recharge their device for continued experiences. Regarding charging speed, Gizmochina's reviewer tested the charging of the Vivo X90 Pro+ battery in real-world conditions. Within just 10 minutes, the device was charged to 51%, and it only took 32 minutes to reach a full charge.

How much is the Vivo X90 Pro+? Is it worth buying?

As per information revealed by Vivo during the product launch event in China, the Vivo X90 Pro+ will be priced according to specific configuration variants as follows:

• 6,499 Chinese Yuan (approximately 22.26 million VND) for the 12GB RAM, 256GB internal storage variant.
• 6,999 Chinese Yuan (approximately 29.98 million VND) for the 12GB RAM, 512GB internal storage variant.

These are notably competitive prices for a device that not only boasts a unique and elegant design but also delivers powerful performance and features a sophisticated ZEISS camera. Therefore, the Vivo X90 Pro+ is poised to be a sensible choice for those seeking a smartphone with distinctive design, formidable specifications, and professional-grade photography capabilities.

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