vivo X70 Pro+ review

vivo X70 Pro+ vs. vivo X70 Pro photo comparison

We also shot a quick photo comparison between the X70 Pro+ and the X70 Pro, the stablemate from just a notch down vivo's lineup. The two share the quad-camera concept and the lesser model, too, comes with a couple of telephotos - the X60 Pro only had a 2x unit but no periscope.

There are several differences in the specifics, however, so that the Pro+'s true flagship status isn't questioned. That includes the bigger sensor and brighter aperture on the main camera (1/1.31" vs. 1/1.56" and f/1.6 vs. f/1.8) as well as a more impressive ultrawide (48MP 1/2.0" vs. 12MP 1/3.1"). The 2x tele also gets a faster lens on the Pro+ (f/1.6 vs. f/2.0). Each of the phones has one of its cameras on a mini gimbal, only on the Pro+ it's the ultrawide, and on the Pro it's the regular main camera.

vivo X70 Pro+ vs. vivo X70 Pro: Daylight

In daylight, the two main cameras are roughly comparable though the Pro+ does have a slight edge in the amount of detail and the way it's rendered. Color reproduction is quite similar too, as is dynamic range, though the plus' images are a touch more contrasty.

Daylight samples, main camera (1x): vivo X70 Pro+ • vivo X70 Pro

At 2x zoom, we'd give the nod to the non-plus mostly for its warmer and more saturated colors - the Pro+'s mid-range tele is an outlier in its color reproduction which we're not fans of. Still, the Pro+ has superior fine detail and more pleasing, less aggressive sharpening.

Daylight samples, telephoto camera (2x): vivo X70 Pro+ • vivo X70 Pro

At the 5x zoom level, the Pro+ regains a small advantage, offering ever so slightly better sharpness, higher contrast and noticeably less noise.

Daylight samples, telephoto camera (5x): vivo X70 Pro+ • vivo X70 Pro

In the battle of the ultrawides, the Pro+ clearly has the upper hand. For one, it has wider coverage, which is always good with ultrawides. It also packs more detail in that wider frame and does a lot better with fine textures. There's a difference in colors, and we tend to prefer the Pro+'s warmer hues.

Daylight samples, ultrawide camera (0.6x): vivo X70 Pro+ • vivo X70 Pro

vivo X70 Pro+ vs. vivo X70 Pro: Low light

In low-light, photos from the two main cameras still look more or less the same at fit to screen magnification, delivering comparable exposures with excellent dynamic range and similar, saturated colors. It's upon close inspection, however, where the Pro+ takes the lead - it has an advantage in detail and the lower noise at the same time.

Mind you, these are all shot in Photo mode with whatever auto Night mode processing the two phones apply. Since the dedicated Night modes barely change anything on either camera, we've dropped that comparison.

Low-light samples, main camera (1x): vivo X70 Pro+ • vivo X70 Pro

More significant differences can be observed between the two 2x zoom cameras. You can spot the disparity in colors from a mile away, and while neither is quite spot-on, the Pro's more yellowish tones are a little bit closer than the orange ones of the Pro+. The Pro+, on the other hand, counters with an overall sharper and more detailed image.

Low-light samples, telephoto camera (2x): vivo X70 Pro+ • vivo X70 Pro

As we saw on the previous page, Night mode reigns in the wild colors on the Pro+, so that's no longer against it. When you factor in that its images maintain the original sharpness from before, the Pro+ is the clear winner here.

Low-light samples, telephoto camera (2x), Night mode: vivo X70 Pro+ • vivo X70 Pro

At 5x zoom, the two phones exhibit a difference in approach, and we're favoring the Pro+'s. We're getting noticeably more noise in its shots, but also significantly superior detail, and that's our preferred way.

Night mode does make the Pro+'s images somewhat worse overall, and it doesn't do wonders for the Pro's either, so another skip from us.

Low-light samples, telephoto camera (5x): vivo X70 Pro+ • vivo X70 Pro

Finally getting to the ultrawides, we're getting good performance from both, but better on the Pro+ - we're talking sharper detail, less noise, better shadow development. They're all small improvements, but they do add up.

Low-light samples, ultrawide camera (0.6x): vivo X70 Pro+ • vivo X70 Pro