The Vivo X90 Pro arrived in India in April 2023 as Vivo's photography flagship, built around a 1-inch Sony IMX989 main sensor and Zeiss co-engineered optics. It took on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Google Pixel 7 Pro and OnePlus 11 for buyers who cared most about camera quality. A vegan leather back and a large circular camera ring gave it a distinctive, classic-camera look.
The 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display runs at 120Hz with a resolution of 1260 x 2800, offering excellent brightness and colour. MediaTek's Dimensity 9200 proved a capable flagship chip with good thermal behaviour, and Vivo's V2 imaging chip assisted with photo and video processing. Funtouch OS 13 on Android 13 was criticised for preinstalled apps, a recurring complaint with Vivo phones in India.
Camera performance is where it excelled: the 1-inch sensor produced natural depth and impressive low-light shots, and the 50 MP portrait lens with roughly 2x zoom made it a portrait specialist. It lacked the long-range zoom of the S23 Ultra. The 4,870 mAh battery supports 120W wired and 50W wireless charging, both faster than Samsung's. For photographers who rarely zoom far, it was one of the best camera phones of 2023.
Key specifications
| Launch price (India) | Rs 84,999 (base variant) |
|---|---|
| India launch | April 2023 |
| Segment | Flagship |
| Display | 6.78-inch, Curved AMOLED, 120Hz, 1260 x 2800 |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | No |
| Rear cameras | 50.3 MP 1-inch Sony IMX989 main + 50 MP portrait telephoto + 12 MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 4870 mAh |
| Charging | 120W wired, wireless |
| Software at launch | Android 13, Funtouch OS 13 |
| 5G | Yes |
| Water/dust rating | IP68 |
| Headphone jack | No |
| Colours | Legendary Black |
What we like
- 1-inch main sensor excels in low light
- Excellent portrait lens with Zeiss tuning
- 120W wired and 50W wireless charging
- IP68 rating
What could be better
- No long-range periscope zoom
- Funtouch OS bloatware
- Single colour and storage option in India
Who should buy it
Photography enthusiasts who want flagship low-light and portrait performance.
Specifications and price are as at the India launch (April 2023). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.