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Vivo X90

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$500
Not US-official; USD-equivalent of India launch (₹59,999), available via import
$730 at launch

How long will it last?

Our estimate

Supported until November 2027 · Buy-by November 2025

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2022◆ Buy-by Nov 20252027

Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~5-year update track record — on that basis the X90 should be supported until around November 2027. Buying it today still gets you about 1.5 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).

Source: Vivo's official policy · last verified 2026-06-17 · how we compute this

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.

$28.69/month

144% above the $300–600 median ($11.78/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

A Zeiss-tuned flagship with a 50MP IMX866 OIS main camera, Dimensity 9200 power, and 120W charging, with estimated support to 2027.

Pros

  • Zeiss-co-engineered triple camera led by a 50MP IMX866 with OIS
  • Flagship Dimensity 9200 performance and 120W fast charging
  • IP64 splash resistance and a premium glass-and-aluminum build

Cons

  • No official US sale or warranty
  • FHD+ resolution rather than QHD+, and no wireless charging
Best for: Mobile photographersBest for: Fast-charging fansAvoid if: You need official US supportAvoid if: You want full IP68 waterproofing

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.78-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 1300 nits peak
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 9200
RAM8GB / 12GB
Storage256GB / 512GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main50MP — Sony IMX866, OIS
ultra-wide12MP
telephoto12MP — 2x optical zoom portrait
front32MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery4,810 mAh
Charging120W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions164.1 × 74.5 × 8.9 mm
Weight200 g
MaterialsGlass front, Fluorite AG glass back, aluminum alloy frame
Water resistanceIP64
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 13 with Funtouch OS 13 at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, NFC
Update policy~4 years of updates (our estimate from Vivo's track record — written minimum is 5 years)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

What makes the Vivo X90 camera notable?

It uses a 50MP Sony IMX866 main sensor with OIS and Zeiss optical tuning, plus 12MP ultra-wide and 12MP 2x portrait cameras for versatile photography.

Is the Vivo X90 available in the US?

Not officially. It launched in China, India, and select markets, so US buyers must import it without local warranty.

How long will the Vivo X90 receive updates?

Vivo did not publish a US policy; X-series flagships typically get about 4 Android upgrades and 5 years of security patches, putting estimated support to around late 2027.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-17.