V50 5G vs X100
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The X100 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: V50 5G 63 · 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.
Category by category
The X100's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled, 2800x1260, 120hz, up to 3000 nits peak.
The X100's MediaTek Dimensity 9300 is simply the faster chip.
The X100 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the V50 5G lasts longer between charges.
The X100 is supported until Nov 2028 — 9 months longer than the V50 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | V50 5G | X100 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $385 | $620 |
| Display | 6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+, 4500 nits peak | 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired, reverse wired | 120W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope |
| Dimensions | 163.3 × 76.7 × 7.6 mm | 164.1 × 75.3 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 202 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Feb 2028 | Nov 2028 |
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