vivo has officially launched the Y200+, the latest addition to its increasingly complex Yxxx lineup. This family has seen multiple iterations, with the Y100 series alone spawning no fewer than six variants. The Y200 series has already surpassed that, now boasting seven models, including this one, bringing the total count to eight.
At first glance, the Y200+ seems to serve as a successor to the Y100+, but it’s a perplexing release. In terms of specs, it’s almost identical to its predecessor, and in some areas, it even takes a step back—leaving us scratching our heads about the rationale behind this launch.
Key Specs: Minor Changes, Some Downgrades
The Y200+ features a 6.68-inch LCD display with a 720 x 1608 resolution, maintaining the 120Hz refresh rate seen in its predecessor. However, this is a downgrade from the Y100+, which had a Full HD+ resolution.
The battery remains unchanged at a 6,000mAh capacity with 44W wired charging, and the rear camera setup is identical, with a 50MP main sensor paired with a 2MP secondary camera. The 5MP front-facing camera is a noticeable downgrade from the 8MP selfie camera on the Y100+, which is certainly a point of contention.
In terms of physical design, the Y200+ retains the IP64 dust and splash resistance, and it matches the 7.99mm thickness and 199g weight of the Y100+.
What’s Different?
The most obvious change is in the design of the rear panel, which may be the only reason for the Y200+’s existence. vivo has also claimed that the speakers are now 300% louder, which could be a nice improvement for media consumption.
Another update is the RAM and storage: the Y200+ comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, running Origin OS 4. However, this model is currently China-only, so international availability remains uncertain.
Pricing
The Y200+ is priced starting at CNY 1,099 ($150 or €145), making it an affordable option in vivo’s mid-range lineup, though it raises questions about the value proposition given its incremental changes and downgrades.Ultimately, the Y200+ feels like an odd release, offering only minimal updates while making a few puzzling sacrifices. Still, with a new design and louder speakers, it might appeal to some—though whether it justifies a new launch is another matter entirely.
