Phone (3) vs X100 Ultra

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Nothing Phone (3)

Lifespan decides this one: the Phone (3) is supported until Jul 2032 at $10.96 per month of safe use, while the X100 Ultra runs out in May 2029 ($20.39/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Phone (3) 70 · X100 Ultra 66 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Nothing Phone (3) $799

Safe to buy$10.96/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Jul 20302032

Vivo X100 Ultra $720

Buy with care$20.39/mo

2024◆ Buy-by May 20272029

Category by category

Display

Phone (3) 70X100 Ultra 90

The X100 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled, 120hz, 3000 nits peak.

Performance

Phone (3) 86X100 Ultra 92

The X100 Ultra's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Phone (3) 79X100 Ultra 84

The X100 Ultra has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

Phone (3) 83X100 Ultra 90

5,500mAh vs 5,150mAh — the X100 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Phone (3) 87X100 Ultra 42

The Phone (3) is supported until Jul 2032 — 38 months longer than the X100 Ultra.

Value

Phone (3) 70X100 Ultra 66

Overall value goes to the Phone (3) at $10.96 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Phone (3)	X100 Ultra
Price (street)	$799	$720
Display	6.67-inch LTPS AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 960Hz PWM dimming	6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak
Chipset	Snapdragon 8s Gen 4	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM	12GB/16GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,150 mAh	5,500 mAh
Charging	65W wired, 15W wireless	80W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP periscope 3x	50MP main, 200MP periscope telephoto, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	160.6 × 75.6 × 9.0 mm	164.1 x 75.6 x 9.2 mm
Weight	218 g	229 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68/IP69
Supported until	Jul 2032	May 2029

Phone (3) full verdict →X100 Ultra full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.