Vivo X200 Series

[eddy0505]

Saw rhe comparison between origin and funtouch on youtube. Funtouch is so much more bland and cant customize much. Customisation is one of the best part of going Android.

Er ya your basically repeating what I said? Android theres many other ways to customize but like I said weigh your options with how much you're willing to pay.

 

[Alexz_Hong]

my 20 cents on the topic of Funtouch vs Origin, i think really depends one. OriginOS to me is more customisable, has more features, UI is much much nicer, way more granular control over app permissions, ability to remove most preinstalled apps... But then it's a China only OS, so it's crapshoot when it comes to whether it will play nice with all the apps you need. For some it will work, for some might have deal breakers.

Like with OriginOS 4 which i used for 4-5 months here in SG, mostly okay, but just telegram text input field will turn transparent from time to time (need use telegram x). OriginOS 5 seems to be okay with that, but then apps like DBS/POSB will always force close on a fresh launch. 2nd launch or when still in recent apps, then no issue. GPay with DBS/POSB card didn't work for me too, though this one i think not unique to originOS and not an issue for me since I use other banks for GPay anyway. Then OriginOS still won't play nice with apps that uses persistent lock screen notification, like Adidas Running. I am not be able to get it to show up tracking activities on lock screen at all.

Then you have games, which won't be able to take full advantage of all gaming features like frame interpolation, resolution upscaling, etc since apps has to be whitelisted. like genshin global client won't have frame interpolation at all, need to be running genshin china client then can. the most funny is iqoo neo10 for me. in Genshin and honkai star rail, if i turn off the all brightness high PWM dimming so that will use DC-like dimming for higher brightness, those 2 games FPS will be limited to 50FPS for some reason, and i think only for global version of the game. best part is... even with all brightness high PWM dimming off, once you open a game, the screen goes back to high frequency PWM dimming anyway (same for 2 other iqoo phones I've tested with originOS 5 by the way, not sure about funtouchOS 5). for me i'm very sensitive to PWM dimming these days and also play games, so for me, even though i like OriginOS, probably won't be able to use their phones again until i know they change this behaviour. but on the other hand, for those not sensitive, or don't game, this won't matter at all.

a lot of this are things you won't really know until you really use the phone with the apps you need. i know the general consensus when looking at a lot of reviews from China side is that OriginOS is really good, but have to factor in that they are using the phone in China, which will naturally have way better compatibility. so basically, if interested and curious, just ownself buy and test. if suitable and no deal breakers for you, then great, get to save some money too.

For FuntouchOS 4 when I use on iQOO 12 a long time back was more stable and feels like got less small issues here and there... but i feel like that's also because the OS has a lot less customisation options, less features (especially those integrated into china specific services), and because it's made for global market after all. so like gaming related features they'll whitelist global clients, so better compatibility for global apps/games. but not sure how it is on FuntouchOS 5, but on 4, they don't allow removal of some bloat which is annoying. then got that Jovi button in the quick settings pull down menu at the top right corner which die die they don't let you remove on funtouchOS 4 (super annoying since that location is where most other android phones will put their "Settings" shortcut), don't know if they allow removing it on funtouchOS 5 or not. personally, really don't like the way it looks too, and funtouchOS4 felt noticeable less smooth/fluid compared to originOS4. but the things that annoying me some people might not care about, and will prioritise better global compatibility and a more "stock" looking UI. basically YMMV. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[progene]

Can you sideload it? Like using Headunit reloaded? Hesitant to buy it because I need Android Auto.

I read that funtouch os isnt as smooth as origin hence not getting the global version.

Should be able to. You go to play store and download Android Auto then can use le. Like mine, I downloaded Android Auto to my Oppo Find X6 Pro.

 

[lycanboy]

Should be able to. You go to play store and download Android Auto then can use le. Like mine, I downloaded Android Auto to my Oppo Find X6 Pro.

Thanks for sharing! Hopefully someone with cn rom can try it.

 

[belasus]

Should be able to. You go to play store and download Android Auto then can use le. Like mine, I downloaded Android Auto to my Oppo Find X6 Pro.

No it doesn't work as AA needs to be installed natively in the system itself.

Tried and tested, need to wait for vivo to push an update like the x100 series.

 

[Seifer28]

Got pro minii at $784 while the non pro was costing $100 more

is your google pay working fine?
i can't seem to add any cards in for NFC and was prompted to contact my bank

 

[1982-1994]

is your google pay working fine?
i can't seem to add any cards in for NFC and was prompted to contact my bank

Yes it's working fine
I ever experienced such a problem too with UOB, the staff at the bank helped me with the settings over the app but the setting is omitted

 

[Fellowes]

Interesting that VIVO didn’t mention Singapore market for the official sales of X200 but is selling in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, instead Oppo is the one launching and selling their Find X8 series here.

VIVO don’t have much presence here in SG market.

 

[ZergRush]

Interesting that VIVO didn’t mention Singapore market for the official sales of X200 but is selling in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, instead Oppo is the one launching and selling their Find X8 series here.

VIVO don’t have much presence here in SG market.

Vivo only selling the low end models in SG. But looking at malaysia pricing, sg will probably be selling $1500 for x200p

 

[Alexz_Hong]

No it doesn't work as AA needs to be installed natively in the system itself.

Tried and tested, need to wait for vivo to push an update like the x100 series.

this one i find quite funny. end up newer phones don't have android auto but older phones have. iQOO 13 and Neo10 both also don't have, but older Z9 Turbo+ updated to OriginOS 5 have.

 

[Shutterbox]

this one i find quite funny. end up newer phones don't have android auto but older phones have. iQOO 13 and Neo10 both also don't have, but older Z9 Turbo+ updated to OriginOS 5 have.

Where to buy iqoo z9 turbo +? Is it sold in Malaysia as local set?

 

[Alexz_Hong]

Where to buy iqoo z9 turbo +? Is it sold in Malaysia as local set?

it's a CN only model. probably shopee/lazada from importers or carousell used set? but then the prices i don't feel like is worth it anymore. the 1.1 sale now I saw iQOO Neo10 base model at like 40X only with coupons, and hardware wise i think is straight up better in almost every way, just that no Android Auto at the moment.

 

[Fellowes]

Vivo only selling the low end models in SG. But looking at malaysia pricing, sg will probably be selling $1500 for x200p

Yup saw X200 at Vivo AEON store in JB, is officially google certified set aka Malaysia local set, so those interested can buy there so need buy what China Rom export set so troublesome with no Google services, AA don’t work and some of the Google apps also don’t work well.

Actually it’s close “competitor”, the Oppo Find X8 series is available in SG just different android skin on top.

 

[belasus]

Yup saw X200 at Vivo AEON store in JB, is officially google certified set aka Malaysia local set, so those interested can buy there so need buy what China Rom export set so troublesome with no Google services, AA don’t work and some of the Google apps also don’t work well.

Actually it’s close “competitor”, the Oppo Find X8 series is available in SG just different android skin on top.

There are google services, only location history and AA are not working, the rest works just fine. Which google apps don't work from your experience?

CN sets are more for cost savings.

 

[Computeron]

Yup saw X200 at Vivo AEON store in JB, is officially google certified set aka Malaysia local set, so those interested can buy there so need buy what China Rom export set so troublesome with no Google services, AA don’t work and some of the Google apps also don’t work well.

Actually it’s close “competitor”, the Oppo Find X8 series is available in SG just different android skin on top.

now x200 series got international warranty liao right?

 

[ZergRush]

now x200 series got international warranty liao right?

Only for countries that have officially launch the model. So doesnt include sg for x200 series. But if global set can go jb claim warranty. Thailand and indonesia also can

 

[Computeron]

Only for countries that have officially launch the model. So doesnt include sg for x200 series. But if global set can go jb claim warranty. Thailand and indonesia also can

ah... I c... thx

 

[shager]

Yup saw X200 at Vivo AEON store in JB, is officially google certified set aka Malaysia local set, so those interested can buy there so need buy what China Rom export set so troublesome with no Google services, AA don’t work and some of the Google apps also don’t work well.

Actually it’s close “competitor”, the Oppo Find X8 series is available in SG just different android skin on top.

It's at retail price though right? I was at mid valley Vivo store last month and the price was fixed at MYR 4699 so I didn't get it and got the Singapore local Find x8 pro instead.
For retail in Malaysia can you get cheaper than the recommended price?

 

[Fellowes]

It's at retail price though right? I was at mid valley Vivo store last month and the price was fixed at MYR 4699 so I didn't get it and got the Singapore local Find x8 pro instead.
For retail in Malaysia can you get cheaper than the recommended price?

Actually X200 series and Find 8 series is very similar to each other, if really want can just buy local set Find 8 series.

 

[blade39]

Anyone paste camera lense protector on your x200/pro?


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