vivo X90 Pro+ review: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2+ outsole telephoto, performance and images are crazy

As vivo’s high-end flagship, the X series has spanned ten years. Although there will be new technologies or hardware presented in each generation, I always feel that it is a little bit inferior, which is a little regretful. It does not mean that it cannot be used, but I feel that it can be done better. The X90 Pro+ released this time can be seen from the configuration alone, whether it is performance, screen, imaging, etc., it is packed with stuff. The shortcomings of previous models have been resolved. This time the vivo X90 Pro+ should have no shortcomings and regrets.

Appearance

The X90 series has launched three models: medium cup, large cup, and extra large cup, corresponding to X90, X90 Pro and X90 Pro+ respectively. Although the configurations of the three models are different, the appearance design language is basically the same.

The back of the vivo X90 series adopts a golden section layout. Even users who are accustomed to symmetrical aesthetics will not feel awkward at first glance. Not to mention whether this layout method is good-looking or not, in an era of serious homogeneity, the combination of big eyes + cloud steps has indeed further enhanced the overall recognition of the vivo X90 series.

As a super-large vivo X90 Pro+, the whole machine weighs 221g and is 9.7mm thick. It does not feel as thick as expected, but it feels quite thin and light. The dimension of the fuselage is mainly due to the big eye on the back, which demonstrates its identity as an imaging flagship in a simple and crude way, visually reflecting the professional imaging capabilities of vivo X90 Pro+.

New Choker - ribbon cloud step is designed in the middle of the fuselage, which clearly separates the camera area and holding area of ??the phone. It is also a very recognizable design of the X90 series. In addition, the ribbon cloud steps have gone through 16 core processes and are engraved with the letters LOGO of Xtreme Imagination, which represents the extreme imagination of the X series and the attitude of constantly breaking the boundaries of imagination.

The back shell is made of plain leather with lychee texture. It is also the first time in the industry to use the combination of waistline and leather. It does not look too abrupt in appearance, and the texture of the leather also makes the touch richer.

2K/120Hz/10bit screen

vivo X90 Pro+ is equipped with a 6.78-inch new generation Samsung 2K E6 AMOLED curved screen.

After actual measurement, the manual maximum brightness of this screen is 505nit, covering 100% of the sRGB color gamut and 100% of the P3 color gamut, and the color accuracy △≤0.97.

In terms of refresh rate, vivo X90 Pro+ provides three options: smart/60Hz/120Hz. Since this screen supports the new generation LTPO4.0, it is recommended to choose the smart level to ensure the smoothness of the refresh rate. It is more slippery and saves more power.

In terms of eye protection, vivo X90 Pro+ has a new dark/eye protection mode, with 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming (enabled by default). For some users who use mobile phones for a long time or are sensitive to flicker, this screen can effectively relieve eye fatigue.

↑ Under 1/1600 shutter speed, the screen of vivo X90 Pro+ does not show significant light and dark alternation

In addition, vivo X90 Pro+ has also been upgraded to the second generation of ultrasonic fingerprint unlocking this time. , has a larger unlocking area and faster unlocking speed. Of course, wet hands still support unlocking.

Imaging capabilities

As the super-large version of the X90 series, the imaging system is also the focus of this upgrade. Here I will first provide you with a parameter table of the camera module for reference.

The one-inch outsole of the main camera and the large aperture of f/1.75 ensure more light intake. The 1G+7P lens structure makes the color details richer and more delicate, and the light more transparent. Judging from the actual sample photos, the inherent advantages of the outsole + large aperture are also reflected in the backlight environment. In terms of resolution, when you zoom in on the vivo X90 Pro+ sample, you can clearly see the frame structure of a tall building in the distance with good sharpness; while the iPhone 13 Pro shows obvious edge blurring. In addition, while suppressing the highlights, the vivo X90 Pro+ also retains the details in the dark parts. You can still see the leaves in the dark parts by enlarging the picture; while the details in the dark parts of the iPhone 13 Pro are already black and have no details. situation.

↑ vivo Compared with the traditional algorithmic blurring, vivo X90 Pro+'s visual blurring performance not only makes the viewing experience more comfortable, but also can better highlight the subject when shooting.

↑ vivo X90 Pro+background blur

↑vivo X90 Pro+foreground blur

For some users who love to sweep the streets or take pictures of scenery, vivo The 64-megapixel 3.5x mid-telephoto lens of the X90 Pro+ is very important. Not only can it help users do subtraction in terms of composition, but it also has better clarity and sharpness in terms of imaging.

↑vivo X90 Pro+ 1x proofs

↑vivo X90 Pro+ 3.5x proofs

In addition, the mid-telephoto lens of vivo Distant scenery can also be easily photographed.

↑vivo X90 Pro+ 100x zoom

↑ vivo *The combination of the main camera can effectively reduce noise in a backlit environment, and can also suppress highlights stably without distortion. It is not difficult to find out by zooming in on the sample that there is a frame structure with glass windows in the middle of the light strips on the building. The vivo X90 Pro+ clearly recorded it, while the iPhone 13 Pro basically couldn't see it. In terms of noise, vivo X90 Pro+ also performs significantly better.

↑ vivo X90 Pro+ night scene sample

↑ iPhone 13 Pro night scene sample

In terms of color, because vivo X90 Pro+ supports Zeiss natural color display, so from the shooting The front-end to the real-life back-end can achieve accurate restoration of natural colors, making the display effect infinitely closer to what the human eye sees, and what you see is what you get in the entire link. It can be seen from the sample that the color saturation of the original photo will be higher and more visually pleasing; and after turning on the Zeiss natural color option, the color of the photo will be closer to the scene seen by the human eye, that is, it will be more restored. Original color. There is no difference between the two, they just provide users with more choices to shoot the style they like.

↑ Turn off Zeiss Natural Color

↑ Turn on Zeiss Natural Color

In addition, X90 Pro+ provides professionals with a more powerful RAW output function, which can output up to The 14-bit high-bit-depth multi-frame algorithm fuses SuperRAW files, which has greater post-production space than previous photos.

In terms of video, the default video recording mode of vivo X90 Pro+ is 1080P/60 frames, and supports manual change of the default settings. Those who need better image quality can choose 4K/60 frames, which supports up to 8k/30 frames shooting. In addition, vivo X90 Pro+ supports Dolby Vision mode shooting in all scenes and all focal lengths, allowing video content to present more dazzling highlights and deeper shadows.

Audio and video

vivo X90 Pro+ rejoins the HiFi function that was favored by consumers in the early days. Through Bluetooth hardware coding expansion, the Bluetooth delay is reduced from 88ms to 55ms.

Coupled with the vivo TWS 3 Pro headset released at the same time, it achieves 2 times the bandwidth of traditional Bluetooth, and also allows TWS to achieve lossless sound quality.

Performance

As a high-end flagship, vivo X90 Pro+ is naturally equipped with a new generation of performance hardware: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with 4nm process, LPDDR5X and UFS4. 0, the GPU is Adreno 740. The AnTuTu running score is close to 1.3 million points, and the storage test exceeds 120,000 points.

It can be seen from the running scores that the hardware capabilities of the new generation flagship are indeed not weak. Then we will directly go to the game to test it.

First of all, the King, vivo X90 Pro+ already supports and adapts to 120 frames + high-definition image quality, which is also the highest frame rate and image quality option for the King. It can be seen from the frame rate chart that the king of the highest frame rate and image quality does not put too much pressure on vivo X90 Pro+. The average frame rate is 119.1 frames. The whole frame rate is close to a straight line. Occasionally there are slight fluctuations, but there is no such thing in the actual game. Perception.

↑The king’s frame rate

↑The king’s front temperature (left) and back temperature (right) in 30 minutes

Then comes the chicken game. Currently, vivo X90 Pro+ has Adapted to 90 frames + smooth picture quality. It is not difficult to see that vivo X90 Pro+ can face this frame rate and image quality more easily. The average frame rate is 88.9 frames, and the frame rate is almost a straight line throughout. When running the game with a vehicle in the later stage, due to the fast screen switching, there were several fluctuations. In the actual game, there was no perception of screen freeze or lag. During the chicken eating process, the maximum temperature of the fuselage was a little higher than that of the King, about 39.5 degrees, but the power consumption was lower, only 2.07W. This situation should be caused by the differences in the optimization of the two games.

↑Chicken frame rate

↑Front temperature (left), back temperature (right) after 30 minutes of chicken eating

Let’s take a look at vivo X90 Pro+ in 3A The performance in the masterpiece Genshin Impact is turned on at 60 frames + full high quality. The average frame rate is 58.9 frames. The frame rate fluctuates slightly throughout the process. The frame rate fluctuations are not large and the frequency is not high. Since we are fighting monsters and running the map throughout the whole process, fluctuations generally occur in relatively complicated situations with many monsters and cut terrain, and basically fluctuate around 54 and 55 frames. Another reason is that there is a problem with the nuclear explosion reaction mechanism of Genshin Impact Grassland, especially when the whole screen explodes, the screen load is very high at this time. Therefore, the temperature will be relatively higher than the other two games. The body temperature is as high as 42.8 degrees, and the power consumption is 3W.

↑Genshin Impact frame number

↑Genshin Impact 30-minute front temperature (left), back temperature (right)

Summary of the performance part, for chicken and For the king, the performance of frame rate and temperature is expected, but the performance of vivo X90 Pro+ in Genshin Impact is really eye-catching. Due to the new heat dissipation structure - double VC vapor chamber, even if it is made of plain leather, the game does not have a significant drop in frame rate due to heat accumulation. Moreover, the new generation V2 chip mentioned in the imaging section also plays a big role in games. In addition to increasing the frame rate, reducing temperature and power consumption, and supporting long game life, it can also make some games Insert frames to 90 to 120 frames for a smoother and more comfortable gaming experience.

System aspects

vivo X90 Pro+ is equipped with OriginOS 3. With the support of new generation memory fusion technology, the number of background applications can be kept alive up to 30. In addition, the new OS intelligent computing center has a built-in historical node memory mechanism, which can record the current browsing interface every time the application is closed. When the application is started again, it can instantly return to the state when it was closed. As for other details, it is left to users to explore on their own.

Battery life

The vivo X90 Pro+ is equipped with a 4700mAh battery, which supports 80W wired fast charging/50W wireless fast charging. According to actual charging tests, it charges to 65% in 15 minutes and fully charged in 33 minutes. full. There is another aspect that ordinary users may not pay much attention to. In addition to supporting long-term continuous shooting without lagging, the battery of vivo X90 Pro+ is a -20℃ cold-resistant and wide-temperature battery. It supports extremely low-temperature charging technology and can do - Recharge at 10°C and revive. For some professional outdoor photographers, this feature is a very important basic condition for productivity tools in extreme environments.

In terms of power consumption, under the conditions of 200nit brightness and 50% volume, after three hours of actual power consumption measurement, vivo X90 Pro+ finally had 48% remaining power, which is completely sufficient for daily commuting. Even if you open a few more Honor of Kings games during this period, you won’t have much battery life anxiety.

Summary

The previous generations of X series products have always taken imaging flagship as the primary goal, and then considered the balance of other capabilities. This time, it is released as the tenth anniversary of vivo X series. Product, vivo X90 Pro+ is a powerful product in all aspects. While it has moved towards a more professional field in terms of imaging, it has also been comprehensively enhanced in terms of display, performance and system. This kind of flagship mobile phone with a more comprehensive stack is believed to be the most competitive in the mobile phone market in the future.