PhoneLifespan

iQOO Z10 5G vs X100 Ultra

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The X100 Ultra edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: iQOO Z10 5G 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.

Vivo iQOO Z10 5G $280
Buy with care$12.76/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Vivo X100 Ultra $720
Buy with care$20.39/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20272029

Category by category

Display
iQOO Z10 5G 80X100 Ultra 90

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

Performance
iQOO Z10 5G 64X100 Ultra 92

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

Camera
iQOO Z10 5G 55X100 Ultra 84

The X100 Ultra has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
iQOO Z10 5G 100X100 Ultra 90

7,300mAh vs 5,500mAh — the iQOO Z10 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iQOO Z10 5G 26X100 Ultra 42

The X100 Ultra is supported until May 2029 — 13 months longer than the iQOO Z10 5G.

Value
iQOO Z10 5G 70X100 Ultra 66

Overall value goes to the iQOO Z10 5G at $12.76 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpeciQOO Z10 5GX100 Ultra
Price (street)$280$720
Display6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 5000 nits peak, 3840Hz PWM6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm)Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM8GB/12GB12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery7,300 mAh5,500 mAh
Charging90W wired80W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 200MP periscope telephoto, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.4 × 76.4 × 7.9 mm164.1 x 75.6 x 9.2 mm
Weight199 g229 g
Water resistanceSplash resistant (MIL-STD-810H)IP68/IP69
Supported untilApr 2028May 2029

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