Galaxy S24+ vs X100

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy S24+

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S24+ is supported until Jan 2031 at $12.57 per month of safe use, while the X100 runs out in Nov 2028 ($21.16/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S24+ 71 · X100 64 — methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Samsung Galaxy S24+ $699

Safe to buy$12.57/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Vivo X100 $620

Buy with care$21.16/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy S24+ 100X100 90

The Galaxy S24+'s screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+ (3120×1440), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance

Galaxy S24+ 92X100 93

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Galaxy S24+ 79X100 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Galaxy S24+ 78X100 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy S24+ 66X100 35

The Galaxy S24+ is supported until Jan 2031 — 26 months longer than the X100.

Value

Galaxy S24+ 71X100 64

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S24+ at $12.57 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy S24+	X100
Price (street)	$699	$620
Display	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits	6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)	MediaTek Dimensity 9300
RAM	12GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	4,900 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	45W wired, 15W wireless	120W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope
Dimensions	158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm	164.1 × 75.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight	196 g	202 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Supported until	Jan 2031	Nov 2028

Galaxy S24+ full verdict →X100 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.