realme is expanding the realme 15 Series with the launch of the realme 15T 5G on October 8.

The variant joins the realme 15 5G and realme 15 Pro 5G as part of a streamlined number series collection moving forward. realme earlier bared that it would let go of the “Plus” on such smartphones.

The realme 15T will launch on the same day in the Philippines as the realme 15 Pro 5G Game of Thrones Limited Edition.

Like the two other models under the 15 series, the realme 15T 5G comes with a 7000mAh battery. This is paired with 60W SUPERVOOC charging.

The phone is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 6400 Max processor and has the ample RAM and internal storage expected of a device of its price point.

Moreover, the handset features a metallic-textured mid-frame and looks more compact than its two other counterparts.

But besides this, the 15T 5G still maintains a slim profile. The Suit Titanium colorway measures just 7.79mm thin. The Flowing Silver variant, meanwhile, has a 7.89mm thickness.

In front is a 6.57-inch AMOLED flat display with DT Star D+ glass protection. For its cameras, the phone has a 50MP camera each on the rear and in front.

Purchases from October 8 will come with exclusive freebies worth up to PhP 2,898, while supplies last.

As I’m starting this in-depth write-up, the vivo X300 Pro is already just around the corner.

There’s even the vivo X200 Ultra for those who want the best-in-class for mobile photography (as well as videography). Not to mention, it has the exclusive photography kit that I wanted badly ever since it was released.

So, where does the vivo X200 Pro sit? And how well did it manage past the usual 2-week review deadline?

Without beating around the bush, here’s my long-term vivo X200 Pro review, 200+ days (or more than 6.5 months) after.

20,000+ snaps

Let’s start with my review with the pièce de résistance of the vivo X200 Pro: its power-packed camera system.

If you’re still unaware, it packs a 200MP f/2.67 ZEISS APO periscope telephoto camera based on a large 1/1.4-inch Samsung ISOCELL HP9 sensor. It’s capable of shooting 3.7x optically zoomed shots.

It’s then paired by a large 1/1.28-inch Sony LYT-818 main sensor along a Samsung JN1-powered 50MP f/2.0 ultra-wide shooter.

But I’m not here to boast solely about hardware. A review shouldn’t be called a review without showing how capable it really is in the real world.

I will avoid doing an in-depth camera walkthrough here as I already did it with the vivo X200 back then (they have the same camera software, just different hardware).

I’ll just let these samples speak for themselves. After all, I’m confident they can all stand out without me saying anything.

📍 Barcelona 🇪🇸

📍Taichung 🇹🇼

📍Tamsui 🇹🇼

📍Taipei 🇹🇼

📍Singapore 🇸🇬

I’ve also brought it with me to some delectable sights in my home country as well.

📍Far North 🇵🇭

 

📍Down South 🇵🇭

*All shots were taken straight out of the vivo X200 Pro (mostly in ZEISS Natural color mode) without any additional post-processing nor color-grading.

Hefty ZEISS for Pro-traits

But more than just city sights and nature, it’s a real Pro when it comes to Portraits — especially with ZEISS in the scene.

I’ve used it mainly to keep mementos of my high school friend’s much-awaited wedding ceremony.

Heck, it was even used by my colleague, Rodneil, on two star-studded K-Pop concerts he’s been to during the course of this long-term review.

🥵 LE SSERAFIM ‘EASY CRAZY HOT’ Tour

 

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💋 KISS of LIFE ‘Kiss Road’

 

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My other friend also took it with her during 🐿️ j-hope’s ‘Hope On The Stage’ stop in Bangkok.

If the abundance of snaps and clips I’ve provided aren’t enough to satisfy you, I honestly don’t know what type of phone will entice you.

20 K-Dramas binged

The vivo X200 Pro packs a large 6.78-inch AMOLED screen. Paired alongside several display standards and certifications, viewing content is undoubtedly pleasurable.

When it’s dark, it can go dimmer than other conventional displays. In return, it doesn’t make my eyes sore whenever I use it during the night.

On days where the sunlight is harsh, its ability to max out at 4500 nits truly saves the day.

Realistically, I’ve enjoyed using it the best when I need to catch up on the K-Dramas I’ve missed while I’m on the move.

And as coincidental as it looks, I’ve watched exactly 20 titles on this phone’s marvelous display.

1. Bon Appétit, Your Majesty
2. Beyond The Bar
3. Law and the City
4. Trigger
5. S Line
6. Friendly Rivalry
7. Bitch x Rich S02
8. Bitch x Rich S01
9. Squid Game S03
10. Good Boy
11. One: High School Heroes
12. Our Unwritten Seoul
13. Tastefully Yours
14. Weak Hero Class 2
15. Resident Playbook
16. When Life Gives You Tangerines
17. Melo Movie
18. Love in the Big City
19. Study Group
20. When The Stars Gossip

As I wanted to stay updated with the latest K-scene, K-Pop music videos weren’t missed as well.

All the visuals they provide are truly a feast for my eyes.

2000+ songs streamed

While I always say I’m not the biggest audiophile, being able to hear and discern the difference between a good and bad sound output is still one of my special skills as a multimedia creative and tech nerd.

The stereo speakers of the vivo X200 Pro aren’t just loud, they’re oozing with power with well-defined highs, mids, and lows altogether.

Audiovisual supremacy reigns in vivo X200 Pro — as any “Pro” flagship Android smartphone should.

And with support for LDAC codec alongside wireless Hi-Res Lossless playback through a proper audio device (like the pro-grade QCY earbuds I have), listening to the latest and greatest songs in my playlist was as good as how it did when being played through loudspeakers.

And here’s some of the tracks I’ve been playing that some of you might want to check out. Of course, those 2000+ songs accounted for also include releases way back in the yesteryears.

20+ hours of playtime

As expected in any flagship device, the vivo X200 Pro runs MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400 SoC based on a 3nm process.

Although the follow-up Dimensity 9500 was already announced the moment I’m writing this, last year’s flagship chipset can still perform more than enough for day-to-day tasks.

Given that multitasking is a breeze as it has 16GB of LPDDR5X memory, it can keep up with hardcore games as well.

Admittedly, I’m not as hardcore as others who play games every single day.

Still, I was able to play the usual graphics-intensive titles I play whenever I have free time — around 20+ hours per two weeks.

Be it the very demanding Zenless Zone Zero…

my current racing fave, Racing Master…

and even as simple as the CoDM (Call of Duty: Mobile)…

all of them were able to run through at least an hour of gameplay without frame drops and excessive heating.

200+ charging cycles in

The vivo X200 Pro managed to take 234 cycles after more than 200 days of use.

Technically, the vivo X200 Pro packs a massive battery inside. But it’s not just by numbers as its lengthy battery life is one of the reasons why I made the vivo X200 Pro my main driver.

Although we’re now getting spoiled by Chinese brands with smartphone batteries already exceeding the 7000mAh mark, the 6000mAh Si/C battery of the X200 Pro is still an incredible feat and an already far reach.

Usage-wise, I would consider myself a borderline moderate to heavy user.

I juggle between using the cameras, listening to music, consuming videos for hours, doom scrolling on social media and obsessing over finishing my game goals for an hour or two.

Whenever I’m outside, the battery drain comes mostly from its 5G data connection (and serves as the Wi-Fi 6 hotspot for all my devices).

If I’m already in a pinch, its bundled vivo 90W FlashCharge adapter saves me from that unwanted battery anxiety.

	1st Attempt	2nd Attempt
START TIME (From 0%)	5:15PM	2:31AM
3 minutes	4%	1%
5 minutes	12%	4%
10 minutes	20%	17%
15 minutes	29%	20%
20 minutes	42%	31%
30 minutes	56%	44%
40 minutes	74%	79%
45 minutes	85%	86%
50 minutes	90%	91%
END TIME	6:11PM 56 minutes	3:26AM 55 minutes

But, if you don’t want to bring that bulky charger with you, any high-watt USB-C charger should work as the vivo X200 Pro supports USB-C PD (Power Delivery) with PPS (Programmable Power Supply).

It’s often forgotten by many Chinese brands with proprietary fast charging out of the box.

In my case, I used the UGREEN Uno 100W USB-C GaN charger:

	1st Attempt	2nd Attempt
START TIME (From 0%)	12:51AM	3:30PM
3 minutes	1%	1%
5 minutes	6%	5%
10 minutes	11%	11%
15 minutes	17%	18%
20 minutes	23%	26%
30 minutes	41%	40%
40 minutes	50%	55%
45 minutes	61%	63%
50 minutes	71%	74%
1 hour	80%	84%
1 hour 10 minutes	92%	94%
1 hour 15 minutes	100%	100%
END TIME	2:07AM 1 hour 15 minutes	5:16PM 1 hour 19 minutes

If you don’t mind sacrificing the additional charging time, your one-stop USB-C charger should serve its purpose.

20+ drops on the floor

…and the vivo X200 Pro still managed to bear it all.

While it’s kind of misleading that I have the “Titanium Gray” colorway, its frame is actually made from aluminum.

Holding it also felt nice. Its on the taller-yet-not-too-wide side of slabs — a perfect complement for my big hands.

And even if it possesses that gargantuan camera bump, my pointer finger rests well below it.

That said, the same form factor makes it easier to slip from my hand (or even slide off the table) numerous times. Whether it’s my room’s tiles, a wooden vinyl in a hotel, or the concrete flooring outside a mall, it managed to held up very well.

Armor Glass up its front and a glass fiber material on its back? They’ve proven worthy to be durable even after more than six months of daily usage.

I’ve even managed to test out its dual IP68/IP69 rating when I snapped photos of my friends in the sea featured above. The fact that it’s still alive means its water and dust resistance durability was effective — just don’t go overboard it as it’s not covered by the warranty.

Two minor drawbacks

1. Like it’s magnetic 🧲

Even if I’ve said the vivo X200 Pro was able to withstand all those unintended drops, it doesn’t mean its free from attracting dust.

Its fiberglass back has nothing to do with this. Rather, that large circular void at its back is the culprit behind all the dust magnet mess. It even catches some of my cats’ fur.

Fortunately, it’s still shatter-free. On the other hand, it has managed to get some scratches along its glass camera housing as well as some parts of that aluminum frame.

So, either you get a full protective case or just let it be — like me who wants the camera part exposed for everyone’s eyes to see.

2. Funtouch OS isn’t fun at all

While vivo’s Funtouch isn’t the OS I despise the most (that goes to Xiaomi’s HyperOS), I can also say this is not my favorite.

Don’t get me wrong, I love how speedy and snappy the latest version of Funtouch OS is. However, it bums me that Funtouch OS isn’t even on the level of OriginOS found on their China-exclusive phones.

They still haven’t adapted to the separate control center and notifications panel that’s been used by its Chinese counterparts.

Customization options are also lacking compared to Android skins of other brands.

This is where I can truly say Funtouch OS never felt fun at it just felt like it’s an after-thought — instead of actually focusing on making it as smoother, seamless, and more capable as its Chinese cousin.

Is the vivo X200 Pro your GadgetMatch?

During the start of 2025, most reviewers have been hyping either the OnePlus 13 or Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra. I get the sentiment. USA, UK, and some parts of Europe don’t get the vivo X200 Pro at all.

But, if you live in a region where these three exist, the vivo X200 Pro is a no-brainer choice.

It’s both a Swipe Right and a Super Swipe for the overall value it offers — even more than what others have been raving about with its closest contenders.

Not only do you get a fully capable and THE BETTER camera system with a monstrous periscope zoom, you get the best in pretty much all aspects you want in a modern-day smartphone: premium design, durable build quality, captivating display, powerful speakers, snappy performance, consistently speedy charging, and a long-lasting battery.

I said it in the beginning and I’ll say it again, the vivo X300 Pro is coming this October 2025 — and I would be lying if I don’t say I wanted to have it as soon as it gets released.

However, much like how the X200 Pro got announced for international markets several months after China, X300 Pro’s global version isn’t coming any time soon until early 2026. That’s if vivo won’t change its future product roadmap.

This just means you can buy the vivo X200 Pro now at a slashed price than what it was initially offered during the start of 2025.

Thus, it’s also safe to say that this is still one of 2025’s best and most underrated flagship smartphones out there.

The vivo X200 Pro rightfully deserves the GadgetMatch Seal of Approval.

SEE ALSO: Galaxy S25 Ultra vs vivo X200 Pro: Camera Shootout

realme is bringing Westeros closer to home with the launch of its latest crossover innovation. The realme 15 Pro Game of Thrones Limited Edition is coming to the Philippines on October 8, which is the same day it releases globally.

A partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, the special edition handset is inspired by the legendary HBO series.

The design pays tribute to the grandeur of the Westeros with black-gold styling. There are nano-engraved dragon motifs. Plus, the phone features the world’s first dragonfire-inspired color-changing design.

Daenerys Targaryen’s rebirth through fire inspired this particular feature, wherein the phone shifts from black to red when warmed.

In the past, realme introduced a color-changing design for the realme 14 Pro series’ Pearl White variant when it drops to below 16°C.

The company has not specified yet what temperature the handset should reach to unlock such change in design color.

Themed “Own Your Real Power”, the limited edition device celebrates values that resonate strongly with today’s Filipino youth. These are authenticity, bravery, and self-determination.

The iconic design, along with immersive features, redefine what a smartphone can be, allowing users to express their individuality and unlock their full potential.

Beyond its appearance, the realme 15 Pro Game of Thrones Limited Edition also offers custom UI themes inspired by House Stark and House Targaryen.

This allows users to further choose allegiance and bring cinematic flair to everyday interactions.

Moreover, the limited-edition gift box is just as collectible. It includes a micro-replica of Westeros, an Iron Throne-inspired phone stand, and exclusive house insignia cards.

All these make the phone a must-have for Filipino fans who live for epic fandoms.