Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro Smartphones Review – The Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro are the newest smartphone releases by VIVO. These two new smartphones are Vivo’s flagship smartphones and they were released in November 2023. These 5G smartphones have launched globally and they are meant to present the best of what Vivo is meant to offer.
Both smartphones feature top-of-the-line camera hardware and are meant to compete with the likes of Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max. They also feature a vibrant design that looks absolutely elegant. So, let’s begin with a detailed review of both Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro and see if these smartphones are worth purchasing.
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Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro Smartphones Review
Highlights
- Both Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro feature the same 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 1.5k resolution, 120Hz high refresh rate, 1 Billion colors support, and up to 3000 nits of peak brightness.
- Both Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro smartphones are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 5G chipset, which is clocked at 3.25GHz.
- Both smartphones come pre-loaded with Android 14 out of the box with a Funtouch 14 user interface for more customization.
- The Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro feature a 50MP rear camera system. For the selfie camera, both Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro have a 32MP selfie sensor.
- The Vivo X100 has a Li-Po 5000 mAh long-lasting battery with 120W fast charging support, while the Vivo X100 Pro has a Li-Ion 5400 mAh battery with 100W fast charging support.
Design and Display
The design of both the Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro are completely the same except for the color changes. The side and the mid frames of both smartphones are made of aluminum while the back features either glass or vegan leather depending on your choice of colors. Speaking of colors, both Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro are available in Startrail Blue, Asteroid Black, White, and Orange. Both smartphones are extremely well-built, durable, and will not show any sign of creaking or bending.
The sides of the new smartphones are chamfered as opposed to flat and it can be quite comfortable to grip. On the front, both Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro feature the same 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 1.5k resolution. This is an LTPO display, so the refresh rate can dynamically adjust up to 120Hz. The display also features 1 Billion colors support and the panel itself can boost its brightness up to 3000 nits under direct sunlight.
Memory and Internal
Both Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro smartphones are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 5Gchipset, which is clocked at 1×3.25GHz.The higher clock speed combined with the 4nm manufacturing process allowed for faster and and efficient processing capabilities. On top of that, both smartphones have 5G connectivity, which allows you to harness gigabit-level download speeds. The GPU of both smartphones is the Immortalis-G720 MC12, which is one of the most powerful GPUs when it comes to mobile gaming.
It can run games like PUBG and CODm at relatively smooth framerates and that too higher graphics fidelity. For RAM, both Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro can be purchased with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage. When it comes to the software side of things, the new smartphones are running on Android 14 with a Funtouch 14 user interface for more customization.
While most smartphones launch with Android 13, Vivo has done the work and included 14 out of the box to ensure you get all the latest features and have the best experience possible. Functouch 14 user interface is for global users while the users in China will get the OriginOS user interface.
Camera
The Vivo X100 and X100 Pro both feature a 50MP rear camera system. The Vivo X100’s camera system consists of three sensors, a 50MP main sensor, a 64MP periscopic telephoto sensor, and a 50MP ultra-wide sensor. The Vivo X100 Pro’s camera system consists of three sensors, a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP periscopic telephoto sensor, and a 50MP ultra-wide sensor.
The main sensor of both smartphones produces top-quality pictures with clarity, details, and color tone that rivals the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and even beat it in certain scenarios. However, the main camera of the Vivo X100 Pro slightly edges out the Vivo X100 non-Pro in terms of details and clarity, thanks to the larger sensor size and its lens with f/1.6 let in more light, allowing for better and brighter images.
The same goes for the periscopic telephoto lens where the Vivo X100 Pro’s 4.3x zoom shots are not only better than the Vivo X100 but also better than other smartphones in the same price bracket. The 50MP ultra-wide sensors of both smartphones are the same and produce some great ultra-wide shots without any edge distortion. Some praise also goes to Zeiss for their incredible lens, which certainly helped.
On the front, Both Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro have the same 32MP selfie camera, which can take some decent selfies with significantly better detail levels and overall lighting on the subject’s face as compared to some other smartphones. As for video recording, the Vivo X100 Pro’s rear cameras can record videos at up to 8K resolution, while the Vivo X100 non-Pro maxes out at 4K resolution. When it comes to video recording from the selfie camera, both smartphones record videos at a maximum of 1080P resolution.
Battery and Others
The Vivo X100 has a Li-Po 5000 mAh long-lasting battery with 120W fast charging support, while the Vivo X100 Pro has a LiIon 5400mAh battery with 100W fast charging support. Such variation in battery capacity and charging speeds are just in the numbers and changes very little in real-world usage. So, both smartphones should provide 1 – 2 days’ worth of battery life with low to medium usage. While high usage and/or gaming will drain the battery faster and may not last a full day.
The Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro support 120W and 100W wired fast charging respectively. While there is a slight difference in charging speeds, both smartphones will charge from 0 – 50% in 11 to 12 minutes, so you have nothing to worry about. Apart from that, the Vivo X100 Pro also supports 50W wireless charging.
Apart from that, both smartphones have Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, an under-display fingerprint scanner, NFC, GPS, stereo speakers with high-res audio, and a USB Type-C port for charging. The Vivo X100 is available starting at $550 (Rs 45,690 in India) approx. While the Vivo X100 Pro is available starting at $650 (Rs 53,990 in India) approx.
Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro Pros and Cons
Vivo X100 Pro Specifications Detail
Down below you can see the full specifications of the Vivo X100 Pro smartphone.
| Specifications | Vivo X100 Pro |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Announced | November 2023 |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Dimensions | 164.1 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm or 9.1 mm |
| Weight | 221-225 g |
| Size | 6.78 inches |
| Display | LTPO AMOLED 1B colors 120Hz 3000 nits brightness 20:9 ratio ~453 PPI density |
| Protection/Others | IP68 dust/water resistant |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 pixels |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) |
| Chipset | 4nm – Mediatek MT6989 Dimensity 9300 |
| CPU | Octa-core 1×3.25 GHz Cortex-X4 3×2.85 GHz Cortex-X4 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A720 |
| GPU | Immortalis-G720 MC12 |
| Card slot | No |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB |
| Internal | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.0 |
| Camera | 50 MP (wide), PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 50 MP (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 4.3x optical zoom 50 MP (119˚ultrawide), AF Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, LED flash, panorama, HDR, 3D LUT import Max – 8K, gyro-EIS, Cinematic mode (4K) |
| Selfie | 32 MP (wide) HDR Max – 1080p |
| Loudspeaker | Yes (stereo speakers) |
| 3.5mm jack | No 24-bit/192kHz audio |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| GPS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b) GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Sensors | Under display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum |
| Battery | Li-Ion 5400 mAh 100W wired 50W wireless Reverse wired |
| Colors | Startrail Blue, Asteroid Black, White, Orange |
| Expected Price | $650 (Rs 53,990 in India) approx |
Conclusion
Both Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro are excellent flagship smartphones that feature one of the best camera setups and even beat the likes of iPhone 15 Pro’s camera in some scenarios. Both are 5G smartphones with top-of-the-line flagship chipsets that will certainly provide an elevated experience in the next couple of years. The same goes for the display, battery and even the choice of design and the pricing is like icing on the cake, costing a lot less than what other flagships usually ask for.
If Vivo smartphones are not available in your country, then you can go for the Xiaomi 14 Pro, which is also a flagship camera smartphone. The Vivo X100, Vivo X100 Pro, and the Xiaomi 14 Pro are available for a similar price tag but offer a unique experience of their own. Each has its own set of pros and cons. However, the final decision is up to you, so it is better to choose a smartphone based on your requirements and needs.
