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Vivo Editor's Choice 2024

X100 Ultra

Q: What are the cons of Vivo X100 Ultra — Ultimate Camera Flagship Smartphone Review & Specs?

Slightly heavier 229g build , China-exclusive software branch (OriginOS)

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The Vivo X100 Ultra — Ultimate Camera Flagship Smartphone Review & Specs is priced at $850 – $1,150.

Vivo X100 Ultra — Ultimate Camera Flagship Smartphone Review & Specs

Display 1440 x 3200 pixels 20:9 ratio (~517 ppi density)

Camera 4K at 30/60fps 1080p at 30/60fps

Performance Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8...

Battery 80W wired PD, PPS, QC, UFCS

Expert Score

4.8

95% Confidence

Community Score

4.1

0% Confidence

AI Score

4.8

93% Confidence

Final Score

4.6

93% Confidence

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RAM

Color

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Overall hardware score: 96/100 — industry-leading 200MP Zeiss periscope zoom camera, 1-inch Sony LYT-900 main sensor with Gimbal OIS, crisp 1440p 120Hz LTPO display, and IP68/IP69 durability.

Performance Excellent

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip paired with up...

Display Excellent

6.78-inch 1440 x 3200 120Hz LTPO AMOLED panel fe...

Camera Excellent

50MP 1-inch main sensor with Gimbal OIS and an u...

Battery Excellent

5500 mAh silicon-carbon battery delivers long ac...

Gaming Excellent

Adreno 750 graphics execute heavy 3D titles smoo...

AI Excellent

Vivo V3+ imaging chip and AI computational photo...

Security Excellent

Under-display 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.

Value for Money Great

High flagship investment justifying top-tier cam...

Design Excellent

Premium glass build with aluminum frame, watch-i...

Repairability Fair

Complex internal camera modules and sealed IP69...

Software Support Excellent

Ships with Android 14 (OriginOS 4 / 5 upgradeabl...

Connectivity Excellent

Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, dual 5G mode, NFC, USB T...

Audio Excellent

Stereo dual speakers certified with 24-bit/192kH...

Durability Excellent

IP68 and IP69 dust tight and high-pressure/tempe...

Charging Excellent

80W wired fast charging and 30W wireless chargin...

Specifications

Display 4

Size 6.78 inches

Type LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR, 3000 nits (peak)

Resolution 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~517 ppi density)

Refresh Rate 1-120Hz dynamic

Processor 3

Chipset Key Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)

CPU Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)

GPU Key Adreno 750

Memory 2

RAM Key 12GB / 16GB

Type LPDDR5X

Storage 3

Internal 256GB / 512GB / 1TB

Expandable No

Standard UFS 4.0

Battery 4

Capacity 5500 mAh

Wired Charging 80W wired, PD, PPS, QC, UFCS

Wireless Charging 30W wireless

Reverse Charging Reverse wired and reverse wireless

Camera 3

Main Wide 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm, 1/0.98" (1-inch LYT-900), 1.6µm, dual pixel PDAF, Gimbal OIS

Periscope Telephoto 200 MP, f/2.7, 85mm, 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom

Ultra Wide 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 116˚, 1/2.0", 0.8µm, AF

Front Camera 2

Sensor 50 MP, f/2.5, 24mm, 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF

Video 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60fps

Connectivity 6

Network 5G, 4G LTE, Dual Nano-SIM

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band

Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC

NFC Yes

Infrared Port Yes

USB USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort

Sensors 2

Fingerprint Ultrasonic under-display

Other Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum sensor, Emergency SOS via satellite (1TB model)

Dimensions & Weight 2

Dimensions 164.1 x 75.6 x 9.2 mm

Weight 229 g

Materials & Durability 2

Build Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame

Water Resistance IP68 / IP69 dust tight and water resistant

Operating System 1

OS Android 14, OriginOS 4 (Upgradable)

Expert Review

By Dickens, Charles

Design

The Vivo X100 Ultra features a polished aluminum frame, glass back, watch-ring camera island, ultrasonic fingerprint reader, and IP68/IP69 water resistance.

Display

The 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display renders sharp 1440 x 3200 pixels resolution with 120Hz dynamic motion, Dolby Vision, and 3000 nits peak brightness.

Performance

Powered by the 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, app execution and heavy multitasking run seamlessly.

Gaming

Adreno 750 graphics maintain ultra-smooth frame rates in demanding 3D games with robust thermal management.

Camera

Co-engineered with Zeiss, the triple camera setup features a 50MP 1-inch LYT-900 main sensor with Gimbal OIS, a revolutionary 200MP 3.7x periscope zoom lens, and a 50MP ultrawide shooter.

Battery

The 5500 mAh battery delivers full-day battery life, supporting 80W wired charging and 30W wireless charging.

Software

Runs Android 14 with OriginOS 4, providing fluid animations, deep camera customization, and multitasking utilities.

Ai

Integrated Vivo V3+ imaging chip powers real-time portrait rendering, 4K night video, and 3D LUT photo color processing.

Connectivity

Full connectivity suite featuring Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, dual 5G, NFC, infrared blaster, and USB-C 3.2 with DisplayPort.

Pros

200MP Zeiss APO periscope telephoto camera with 3.7x optical zoom
50MP 1-inch Sony LYT-900 primary sensor with Gimbal OIS
6.78-inch 1440p 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display (3000 nits peak)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance with Vivo V3+ chip
IP68 and IP69 dust and high-pressure water protection

Cons

Slightly heavier 229g build
China-exclusive software branch (OriginOS)

The Vivo X100 Ultra is a flagship smartphone engineered around high-tier mobile photography and top-tier computational hardware. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 4nm processor with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage, it features a 6.78-inch 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display with 3000 nits peak brightness. Its standout camera system pairs a 50MP 1-inch Sony LYT-900 primary camera with Gimbal OIS, a massive 200MP Zeiss periscope telephoto lens with 3.7x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide lens. It is protected by IP68/IP69 water resistance ratings and backed by a 5500 mAh battery with 80W wired and 30W wireless charging.

Verdict

The Vivo X100 Ultra stands out as an exceptional cameraphone, uniting a 200MP periscope zoom lens, 1-inch Gimbal main camera, and 1440p LTPO screen.

Final: 4.6/10 Best for: Value seekers Segment: Premium

Product Intelligence

200MP Zeiss APO periscope telephoto lens (1/1.4" sensor, 3.7x optical zoom) 50MP Sony LYT-900 1-inch main camera with Gimbal OIS 6.78-inch 1440p 120Hz LTPO AMOLED screen with 3000 nits peak brightness Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with Vivo V3+ imaging chip IP68 and IP69 water/dust resistance rating

Who Should Buy

Mobile photography enthusiasts and professionals seeking best-in-class telephoto zoom (200MP Zeiss), 1-inch main sensor with Gimbal OIS, and IP69 water durability.

Who Should Avoid

Buyers looking for a lightweight, compact phone or users who prefer flat screen designs over curved edges.

Key Takeaways

Unrivaled telephoto zoom photography and portrait rendering capabilities
Dual IP68 and IP69 rating provides outstanding protection against high-pressure water jets
Fast ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner