Vivo X200 FE vs OnePlus 13s full specs comparison: Check performance, camera, and price

India Today

2 days ago

Vivo and OnePlus are the latest to dive into the growing compact flagship segment, and both brands are going all out. The Vivo X200 FE has just launched, while the OnePlus 13s has been around for a month. Both phones are priced similarly, offer top-tier performance, and come with sleek, pocket-friendly designs. They also support the latest AI tools, including Google's Gemini assistant and a bunch of other smart features for notes, editing, and more. But if you're wondering which one gives better value overall, here's a full side-by-side breakdown to help you decide.advertisementDesign and buildBoth the Vivo X200 FE and the OnePlus 13s have a solid glass and metal build. The Vivo X200 FE is 7.9mm thick and weighs 186 grams. It gets Gorilla Shield Glass for protection and a superior IP68/IP69 rating for dust and water resistance. The OnePlus 13s is slightly thicker at 8.2mm but weighs a gram less at 185 grams. It uses Ceramic Guard protection and has an IP65 rating. So, in terms of protection and slimness, Vivo gets a slight edge. The Vivo X200 FE comes in three colours — Amber Yellow, Luxe Grey, and Frost Blue. The OnePlus 13s also comes in three shades — Green Silk, Black Velvet and Pink Satin.DisplayThere's barely any difference here in terms of size or resolution. The Vivo X200 FE has a 6.31-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1216 x 2640 pixels. The OnePlus 13s offers a 6.32-inch AMOLED panel with the same resolution. Both support a 120Hz refresh rate. Vivo stands out in brightness with a 1,800 nits support in HBM, while OnePlus hits 1600 nits in HBM mode. So if you're mostly outdoors or love super-bright displays, Vivo is the slightly better pick.Performance
The OnePlus 13s has the newer and more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, while the Vivo X200 FE is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 Plus. Both are very capable, but Snapdragon tends to have an edge in gaming and overall efficiency. So if performance is your priority, OnePlus pulls ahead here. In terms of RAM and storage, both phones offer 12GB + 256GB and higher-end variants with 512GB. Vivo offers 16GB RAM with 512GB, whereas OnePlus sticks to 12GB.SoftwareVivo runs Funtouch OS 15 on top of Android 15 and promises three years of main OS updates. OnePlus runs OxygenOS 15, also on Android 15, and offers four years of main OS updates. Both phones feature Google's Gemini AI assistant and support a range of AI-powered tools like transcription, photo editing, and summaries. OnePlus, however, has integrated these features more deeply and seamlessly, making the experience slightly more polished overall.Battery and chargingThis is where the Vivo X200 FE takes the crown. It packs a massive 6,500mAh battery with 90W wired charging. That's a big battery and fast top-up time. The OnePlus 13s has a smaller 5,850mAh battery and 80W wired charging. Not slow by any means, but if battery life is your concern, Vivo clearly offers more juice.CameraadvertisementThe Vivo X200 FE offers a triple-camera setup with a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens, and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide. The OnePlus 13s keeps things simpler with a 50-megapixel main and a 50-megapixel telephoto, but no ultra-wide. For selfies, Vivo uses a 50-megapixel front camera, while OnePlus offers 32 megapixels. Vivo clearly gives more variety in rear cameras and a higher-resolution selfie snapper.PriceBoth the Vivo X200 FE and the OnePlus 13s start at Rs 54,999 for the 12GB + 256GB option. Vivo's 16GB + 512GB variant is Rs 59,999, while OnePlus charges the same for its 12GB + 512GB version. Right now, there are launch offers that bring Vivo's price down to Rs 48,999 and Rs 53,999, respectively, and OnePlus is offering Rs 5,000 off, so their discounted prices are Rs 49,999 and Rs 54,999.Summing upIf you want stronger performance, better long-term software support, and a cleaner AI experience, the OnePlus 13s is the way to go. But if you prefer a bigger battery, brighter screen, more camera options, and even better durability, the Vivo X200 FE brings excellent value. Both phones are solid picks in the compact flagship category — it really depends on what matters more to you.- Ends