Vivo X80 Pro

Standout design.

Slippery as a phone can be.

In any case, it's the quad camera on the vivo X80 Pro's back that is the star of the show. Indeed, a cameraphone as thoroughly great as this one is hard to find, maybe even impossible, depending on your particular priorities. Perhaps a Xiaomi 12 Ultra...

Pro-level camera output ; Excellent performance and cooling ; Large, fast-charging battery

Awkward, asymmetric camera design ; Micro-gimbal was removed from ultra-wide camera

Photography has been one of the constants in the fast-changing world of smartphones. Every year and every generation brings a new sensor or some new technology that tries to improve the quality of smartphone photos and videos while keeping the devices...

Unique design and well made hardware ; Versatile and reliable cameras ; Big battery paired with fast charging ; Reliable next-gen ultrasonic fingerprint scanner ; Lots of included accessories

Notification-killing battery optimizations ; Questionable default settings for the camera app

Yes, if you want a flagship phone that isn’t Samsung or Google. The Vivo X80 Pro is an excellent choice for those hobbyists who love to shoot professional looking images without actually owning professional equipment (Note the looking part — you’ll...

Versatile Camera System ; Excellent Display ; Premium Design (IP68-Rated) ; Smooth Performance

Lackluster Software ; Prone To Overheating ; Camera Inconsistencies

For an asking price of Rs. 80K, the Vivo X80 Pro is a good investment, especially if you have a knack for photography. It offers the most versatile camera system in its category, excellent display, a premium, and durable IP68-rated design, and smooth...

Expert rating

Night photography ; Camera app ; Video modes ; Premium design

Big and bulky ; Pricey

Stellar-looking display ; Excellent camera system ; Premium, slimline case included ; Best-in-class fingerprint scanner

Gets hot with heavy use ; High price tag ; No SD card slot

The Vivo X80 Pro 5G may pack a through-the-roof price of £1,199 – a tough sell for any phone – but with its compelling mix of style, techy flourishes, and excellent camera capabilities, if you can find it for less cash then it's one of the best phones...

Great finish ; Good display ; Great camera setup with excellent low light shooting ; Plenty of power

Some connectivity issues ; Camera app a bit fussy ; Software foibles - some notifications never arrive

The Vivo X80 Pro is a viable flagshp phone, putting all its emphasis on the camera. The camera is a little muddled, trying to do far to much for you and the same could be said for the FunTouch OS in general, which seems to introduce fuss that doesn't...