Review Summary
Expert Rating4/5
Design★★★★★★★★★★ Display★★★★★★★★★★ Software★★★★★★★★★★ Camera★★★★★★★★★★ Performance★★★★★★★★★★ Battery★★★★★★★★★★
Pros
- Stylish design
- Stunning display
- Extremely snappy biometrics
- Capable performer
Cons
- UI riddled with bloatware
- Expensive
Back in the day, the flagship smartphone segment was dominated by the Apple-Samsung duopoly. However, over the years, a number of brands have climbed up the ranks and built a strong case for their premium offerings too. So much so, buyers eyeing a top of the line Android phone in 2022 aren’t just spoilt for choices – they’re undoubtedly overwhelmed with the barrage of flagship launches. After all, between the OnePlus 10 Pro (review), the Xiaomi 12 Pro (review), the Realme GT 2 Pro (review), the Moto Edge 30 Pro and Samsung’s bevvy of Galaxy S22 range of phones, the market is flush with enticing, do-it-all, Android phones.
And, to make matters even more interesting (read – perplexing), Vivo has taken the wraps off of its 2022 flagship too. Dubbed the Vivo X80 Pro, the device offers everything under the sun to the end-users and comes toting a class-leading display, superbly fast wired and wireless charging speeds, and a proprietary gimbal camera system, among other things. Unsurprisingly, Vivo expects buyers to shell out a whopping Rs 79,999 for the phone which begs the question – is the company’s latest smartphone worth its expensive price tag? Well, read on to find out.
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Verdict
The Vivo X80 Pro is an expensive proposition but the device will undoubtedly elevate your end-user experience. The handset offers a capable chipset and an excellent camera array that is bound to appease both, photographers as well as videographers. That said, the device’s software interface leaves a little to be desired.
Design and I/O
One look at Vivo’s product portfolio and you’ll notice that the company’s smartphones put design above everything else. The Vivo V23 Pro (review), for instance, donned a colour changing AG Fluorite glass back panel which would completely revamp the phone’s aesthetics under the sun. Unsurprisingly, the company’s latest contender is dressed to the nines as well and the smartphone sets the stage for a luxurious experience from the minute you unbox the device.