Vivo wants its new smartphone to replace your camera

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Following several weeks of teases, Vivo has announced all the details of its new X200 Ultra smartphone which is launching in China. The X200 Ultra runs Qualcomm’s newest high-end Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of storage. But what really sets it apart is its back triple camera array, which can be upgraded with accessories designed to not only expand the phone’s zoom capabilities to be comparable to a standalone camera, but also improve its ergonomics when taking photos or recording video. The Vivo X200 Ultra starts at 6,499 yuan (around $890) for a version with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage and maxes out at 7,999 yuan (around $1,096) with 16GB and 1TB. It includes a 6.82-inch OLED screen, an under display fingerprint sensor, 90W charging speeds with a USB-C cable, up to 40W wireless charging with ... Read full article.