Vivo X90 Pro 5G: In the cutthroat premium phone race, it’s not enough to just be capable. And Vivo, an also-ran, mostly in the midrange, has been slowly upping its flagship game.
The Vivo X90 Pro 5G is evidence of that evolution — a phone that brings a firm focus on photography, as well as classy design and top-end performance.
Let’s break down what this camera-focused flagship has to offer, and whether it deserves a place in your pocket in 2025.
Design and Construction: Daring But Couth
The Vivo X90 Pro already feels like a premium player from the first look. Clothed in vegan leather, they have a soft-touch grippy texture and are pleasing to both hold and look at. It has a unique identity with curved edges, shiny metal frame and the huge circular camera module.
And at about 215 grams, it isn’t too heavy to hold. And with an IP68 rating, it can take a few accidental splashes and dustings without having a heart attack.
This is a gadget that not only looks good, but also feels good and solid—premium, solid, and definitively in your face.
Display: A Feast for the Eyes
The X90 Pro gets a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support.
Whether you’re streaming shows, playing games, or just scrolling through social media, you get rich colors, deep blacks and satisfying brightness out of the screen.
It’s not the QHD+, but the pixel density is high enough to get clear and detailed images.
And, the Curved Panel gives it an edge of sophistication, although some might find accidental touches an irritation.
Performance: For the tool shed, get a good garden shovel.
The phone is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9200 chipset – a flagship processor that is in pace with the best Qualcomm has to offer.
Coupled with 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage, the device can juggle between multitasking, gaming, and productivity activities without breaking a sweat.
Apps open quickly, games play at high settings and it feels slick in daily use.
It runs on FunTouch OS 13, which is built atop Android 13, but it doesn’t look or feel too bloated with extra stuff.
It’s not stock Android, but the interface has come a long way and is much less cluttered out of the box.
Cameras: The Zeiss Advantage
If the Vivo X90 Pro had a middle name, it’d be “Photography.” The full-frame camera is equipped with Sony’s 50MP IMX989 1-inch sensor, so it can capture amazing detail, depth and dynamic range.
Color accuracy and low-light performance are the big winners with Zeiss optics in the mix.
The 12MP portrait lens and 50MP telephoto lens support the primary sensor, providing natural bokeh and separation of the subject.
Night mode is amazing, with thanks to Vivo’s V2 (Video and Image) imaging chip that allows faster image processing without losing quality.
You can snap shots of yourself on the 32MP front camera, which produces sharp, flattering selfies, even in bad lighting.
Battery and Charging: TurboPower Meets All-Day Power in a Phone with a 4000 mAh Battery
Under moderate to heavy usage, the device powers through a full day with ease, thanks in large part to the 4870mAh battery.
But the real star here is the 120W wired fast charging — you can top the phone up from 0-100% in under 25 minutes!
There is also 50W wireless charging which is insane, even for a flagship, these days. Vivo definitely did not skimp on this part.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
Gorgeous camera system with 1-inch sensor and Zeiss optics
Vegan leather, premium design, IP68 rated
Super fast 120W charge + 50W wireless
Smooth AMOLED 120Hz display
Reliable flagship performance
Cons:
No QHD+ display (only FHD+)
FunTouch OS is (still) a work in progress.
Slightly bulky and heavy
Premium price tag
Vivo X90 Pro 5G: Final Verdict
It’s a pocket-friendly camera that just so happens to be one of the best phones around.
If mobile photography is near the top of your priority list and you’re not afraid to pay a premium for a device that ticks all the boxes, this phone is tough to ignore.
It may not have the brand horsepower of Samsung or Apple, but when it comes to camera hardware and innovation, it’s right at the top of the pack.
For those who desire flagship photo quality with photographer’s soul, the Vivo X90 Pro is worth considering.